Cadillac OPTIQ vs Volvo XC40 Recharge (2025)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$595
- OPTIQ: 1.7 in more rear legroom, 10.0 cu ft more seats-up cargo.
- XC40 Recharge: 0.5 cu ft more cargo, 1.1 in more clearance.
- OPTIQ wins 3 of 8 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | OPTIQ | XC40 Recharge | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $54,390 | $53,795 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 300 hp | N/A | N/A |
| Torque | 354 lb-ft | N/A | N/A |
| MPG or MPGe | N/A | 26 mpg | N/A |
| Energy cost a year | N/A | $1,477 | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 57.0 cu ft | 57.5 cu ft | XC40 Recharge |
| Cargo, seats up | 26.0 cu ft | 16.0 cu ft | OPTIQ |
| Rear legroom | 37.8 in | 36.1 in | OPTIQ |
| Front legroom | 41.6 in | 40.9 in | OPTIQ |
| Length | 189.8 in | 174.8 in | Not scored |
| Width | 75.2 in | 73.2 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 5,192 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Towing | 1,500 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | 7.1 in | XC40 Recharge |
| 0-60 mph | 6.0 s estimate | N/A | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| OPTIQ Luxury 1 AWD $52,895 | XC40 Recharge Core RWD $52,500 | $395 |
| XC40 Recharge Core RWD $52,500 | OPTIQ Luxury 1 AWD $52,895 | $395 |
Cost to run
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12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | OPTIQ | XC40 Recharge |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $54,390 | $53,795 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | N/A | $1,477 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | N/A | $8,862 |
| Total, 6 years | N/A | $62,657 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: XC40 Recharge wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | N/A | |
| Power | N/A | |
| Space | XC40 Recharge | 1% |
| Towing | N/A |
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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