Lexus RZ vs Volvo C40 Recharge (2024)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$255
- RZ: 1.4 in more rear legroom, 19.9 cu ft more seats-up cargo.
- C40 Recharge: 31 mi more range, 47 hp more.
- Each wins 4 of 11 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | RZ | C40 Recharge | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $55,150 | $54,895 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 248 hp | C40 Recharge |
| Torque | 196 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | C40 Recharge |
| MPGe | 125 MPGe | N/A | N/A |
| EV range | 266 mi | 297 mi | C40 Recharge |
| Cargo, max | 34.9 cu ft to 55.6 cu ft | 49.0 cu ft | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 34.9 cu ft | 15.0 cu ft | RZ |
| Rear legroom | 37.5 in | 36.1 in | RZ |
| Front legroom | 42.1 in | 40.9 in | RZ |
| Length | 189.2 in | 174.8 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.6 in | 72.8 in to 75.2 in | N/A |
| Curb weight | 4,277 lb to 4,564 lb | 4,737 lb | N/A |
| Towing | N/A | 3,970 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 7.0 in | RZ |
| 0-60 mph | 7.4 s tested | 7.2 s estimate | C40 Recharge |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RZ 300e Premium FWD $54,000 | C40 Recharge Pure Electric RWD Core $53,600 | $400 |
| C40 Recharge Pure Electric RWD Core $53,600 | RZ 300e Premium FWD $54,000 | $400 |
Cost to run
No total: a price or rating is missing.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | RZ | C40 Recharge |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $55,150 | $54,895 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $550 | N/A |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $3,300 | N/A |
| Total, 6 years | $58,450 | N/A |
Charging cost estimated from MPGe.
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: C40 Recharge wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | N/A | |
| Power | C40 Recharge | 19% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
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