Volvo C40 Recharge Ultimate 2025 vs Kia EV9 Wind 2025

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thumb image Volvo C40 Recharge Ultimate 2025 US$ 60,800
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thumb image Kia EV9 Wind 2025 US$ 65,200

BASIC INFO

Brand Volvo Kia
Model C40 Recharge Ultimate 2025 EV9 Wind 2025
Vehicle Type Electric Electric
Trims Core, Plus and Ultimate Light, Wind, Land, and GT-Line
Release Date December 2024 April 2025
Status Available Available
Made In Ghent, Belgium South Korea
Body Type Compact SUV / Crossover SUV
Vehicle Warranty 4 yr/50,000 miles 5 years/60,000 miles
Colors Fjord Blue, Onyx Black, Sage Green, and Crystal White Metallic Standard Colors: Snow White Pearl, Midnight Lake Blue, Pebble Gray Premium Colors: Panthera Metal (matte, extra cost), Ocean Blue (GT-Line exclusive)

PERFORMANCE

Motor Type Dual permanent-magnet synchronous motors Single Electric Motor
Horsepower 402 hp 215 hp / 379 hp
Torque 486 lb-ft 258 lb-ft / 516 lb-ft
Acceleration 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds 0-60 mph in 8.8 or 5.7 seconds
Top Speed 112 mph 115 mph / 124 mph
Range 270-290 miles 280–304 miles
Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type Lithium-ion (liquid-cooled) Lithium-ion (NCM)
Battery Capacity 82 kWh (gross), 78 kWh usable 99.8 kWh
Power Consumption 38-40 kWh/100 miles 3.2 mi/kWh (31 kWh/100 mi) RWD / 2.9 mi/kWh (34 kWh/100 mi) AWD
Battery Warranty 8 years / 100,000 miles 10 years / 100,000 miles (70% capacity retention)
Home Charging Speed 0-100% in 8 hrs 9.5 hrs
Supercharging Speed 10-80% in 28-30 mins 10 to 80% in 24 mins
DC Fast Charging Speed 200 kW 350 kW
Miles of Range added Per Hour Level 1 (120V, 12A): 3-4 miles/hour - Level 2 (240V, 48A): 25-30 miles/hour 25–30 miles/hour
Charging Time Level 1 (120V): 0-100% in 72+ hours - Level 2 (11 kW): 0-100% in 8 hours - DC Fast (200 kW): 10-80% in 28-30 mins (DC 10-80%): Around 20-25 minutes
Charging Connector Type AC (Home/Public): J1772 - DC Fast Charging: CCS1 (Combined Charging System) CCS1 (North America)
Home Charging Options Included: Level 1 (120V) cable - Recommended: Level 2 (240V, 48A) wall charger (sold separately) Level 1 (120V, 1.4 kW): Included (portable cable). Level 2 (240V, 11.5 kW): Requires separate hardwired or NEMA 14-50 wall charger (e.g., Kia’s recommended 48A charger).
Onboard Charger Power 11 kW (48A AC) 10.9 kW

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length 174.8 inches (4,440 mm) 197.2 in (5,010 mm)
Width 73.7 inches (1,872 mm) 77.9 in (1,980 mm)
Height 62.8 inches (1,595 mm) 68.9 in (1,750 mm)
Wheelbase 106.4 inches (2,703 mm) 122.0 in (3,100 mm)
Ground Clearance 5.9 inches (150 mm) 7.5 in (191 mm)
Cargo Space 20.7 cu ft 81.9 cu ft
Curb Weight 4,500–4,600 lbs 5,800 lbs (2,630 kg)
No. of Doors 5 Doors 5 Doors (including liftgate)
Seating Capacity 5 (2 front, 3 rear) 6 or 7 Seater

WHEEL AND TIRES

Wheel Type Alloy wheels Alloy Wheel
Wheel Size 20-inch 20-inch
Front Tire 245/45 R20 255/55 R20
Rear Tire 245/45 R20 255/55 R20

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Steering Electric power-assisted steering (EPAS) Rack-mounted motor-driven power steering
Transmission Single-speed automatic Single-speed automatic
Turning Radius 37.4 feet (11.4 meters) 39.4 ft (12.0 m)
Gear Box Direct-drive Direct-drive
Front Suspension MacPherson struts MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Multi-link Multi-link

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

Autopilot Pilot Assist (semi-autonomous highway driving with lane centering & adaptive cruise) Yes
Navigation System Yes Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Yes
Climate Control Yes Yes
Auxiliary Auto Input Yes 4x USB-C, 12V
Over The Air Updates Yes Yes
Keyless Start Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Heated Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Panoramic Sunroof Yes No
Apple Car Play Yes Yes
Android Auto Yes Yes
Touchscreen 9 inches 12.3" touchscreen
WiFi & Hotspot Yes Yes
Bluetooth Yes 5.0, multi-device
MP3 Player Yes Yes
No. Of Speakers 13 Speakers 8-Speaker

SAFETY FEATURES

Braking System Regenerative Braking System Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
Front Brakes Ventilated discs Ventilated discs Brake
Rear Brakes Solid discs Solid Disc Brake
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Anti Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking Yes Yes
Power Door Lock Yes Yes
Child Safety Lock Yes Yes
No. Of Airbags 7 airbags: Driver + front passenger, side-impact (front/rear), curtain, knee (driver) 8 airbags (Front, side, curtain, front-center)
Rear Seat Belt 3-point belts for all 3 passengers (with pretensioners) 3-point belts for all seats
Auto Parking sensors Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Ultrasonic Sensors 12+ sensors (for parking/collision avoidance) Yes
Multiple Cameras 360° camera + front/rear/side views Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Multi-Terrain Monitor Off-road camera (Ultimate only) No
Stability Control Yes Yes
Anti Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Power Mirrors Yes Yes
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Lane Keeping Assist Yes Yes
Lane Departure Warning Yes Yes
Rear Parking Aid Yes Yes

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