Volvo C40 Recharge vs BMW iX1

Should you buy Volvo C40 Recharge or BMW iX1? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Range, Battery Pack, Charging speed, Features, Colours and other specs. Volvo C40 Recharge price starts at Rs 62.95 Lakh ex-showroom for New Delhi and BMW iX1 price starts at Rs 49 Lakh ex-showroom for New Delhi.

C40 Recharge Vs iX1

Key Highlights	Volvo C40 Recharge	BMW iX1
On Road Price	Rs.67,07,308^*	Rs.51,35,150^*
Range (km)	530	531
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	78	64.8
Charging Time	27Min (150 kW DC)	32Min-130kW-(10-80%)

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Volvo C40 Recharge
Rs62.95 Lakh^*
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Rs49 Lakh^*
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Volvo C40 Recharge
E80
62.95 Lakh^*
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BMW iX1
LWB
49 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	E80	LWB
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.67,07,308^*	Rs.51,35,150^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,32,042/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.97,732/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.3,41,428	Rs.1,86,150
User Rating	4.8 Based on 4 Reviews	4.5 Based on 21 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹ 1.47/km	₹ 1.22/km

Basic Information

E80

LWB

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.67,07,308^*

Rs.51,35,150^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,32,042/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.97,732/month

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Insurance

Rs.3,41,428

Rs.1,86,150

User Rating

4.8

Based on 4 Reviews

4.5

Based on 21 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹ 1.47/km

₹ 1.22/km

Engine & Transmission
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
Charging Time	27Min (150 kW DC)	32Min-130kW-(10-80%)
Battery Capacity (kWh)	78	64.8
Motor Type	-	2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	402.30bhp	201bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	660Nm	250Nm
Range (km)	530 km	531 km
Battery Warranty	-	8 Years or 160000 km
Battery Type	Lithium-Ion	Lithium lon
Charging Time (A.C)	8 Hours	6:45Hrs-11kW-(0-100%)
Charging Time (D.C)	27Min (150 kW)	32Min-130kW-(10-80%)
Regenerative Braking	Yes	Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels	-	4
Charging Port	CCS-II	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	1-Speed	Single Speed
Drive Type	AWD	FWD
Charging Options	11 kW AC \| 150 kW DC	11kW AC & 130kW DC
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Engine & Transmission

Fast Charging

Charging Time

27Min (150 kW DC)

32Min-130kW-(10-80%)

Battery Capacity (kWh)

64.8

Motor Type

2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	ZEV
Top Speed (kmph)	180	175

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Electric

Emission Norm Compliance

ZEV

Top Speed (kmph)

180

175

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	-	Double wishbone suspension
Rear Suspension	-	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	-	Tilt & Telescopic
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	180	175
0-100kmph (Seconds)	4.7	8.6 s
Tyre Size	235/50 R19	225/55 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	-	18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	-	18
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Double wishbone suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4440	4616
Width (mm)	1873	1845
Height (mm)	1591	1612
Wheel Base (mm)	2080	2800
Front Tread (mm)	1641	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	413	-
No. of Doors	4	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Navigation System	Yes	-
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	60:40 Split
Smart Access Card Entry	Yes	-
Engine Start Stop Button	No	-
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	-
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	Yes	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	Yes
Battery Saver	Yes	Yes
Lane Change Indicator	Yes	-
Additional Features	Clean zone (Air Purifier),Humidity Sensors,Fixed Panaromic Sun Roof,Automatically died inner and exterior mirror,Front tread plated metal recharge,Parking ticket holder,Waste bin in front of armrest,Glove box curry hook,Suede textile/Microtech Upholstery,Power adjustable driver seat with mamory,Power adjustable passenger seat,4 way power adjustable lumbar support,Mechanicle Cushion Extenshion Front seat,Mechanicle release fold 2nd row rear seat,Power foldable rear headrest from centre stack display,Luggage space in front,Foldable floor hatchs with grocery bag holder,Warning Triabgle,First aid kit,Connector EU type+ Quickcharge,Cord plug m type 2 Mode 2	10 way electrically adjustable Driver Seat \| 6 way electrically adjustable Front Passenger Seat
Memory Function Seats	Driver's Seat Only	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	All
Glove Box Light	Yes	Yes
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Remote Trunk Opener

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	-
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	No	No
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	-
Digital Odometer	Yes	-
Folding Table In The Rear	Yes	-
Dual Tone Dashboard	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Decore Topography back lit decore,Illuminated vanity mirror in sunvisor LH / RH side,Artificial leather steering wheel with unl deco inlay 3 spoke,sport,Gearlever knob,Interior illumination high level,Parking ticket holder,Glovebox curry hook,Tunnel console high gloss black ash tray lid,Charcoal roof colour interior,Interior Motion Sensor for alarm,Key remote control,Tempered glass side & rear windows,31.24 cms (12.3 inch) driver display,Carpet kit textile,Power Opreted tailgate	Widescreen Curved Display \| Chrome Inner Door Handles \| Door Pockets Front & Rear \| M Sport Interior
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	10.25
Upholstery	Fabric	Leatherette
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Interior

Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Onyx BlackFjord BlueSilver DawnCrystal WhiteVapour GreySage GreenFusion RedCloud Blue+3 MoreC40 Recharge Colours	Skyscraper Grey MetallicMineral White MetallicCarbon Black MetallicPortimao Blue MetallicSparkling Copper Grey MetalliciX1 Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	-	No
Cornering Headlamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	No	Yes
Trunk Opener	Remote	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Additional Features	BEV grill colour coordinated convert mesh,High gloss black décor side window,,Handle side door body colour keyless and illumination,Black rear view mirror covers,Retractable rear view mirror,Pixle technology headlights,EBL flashing brake light and hazard warning,Foglight in front,Temporary Sparewheel,Jack,Warning Triabgle	Body Coloured ORVMs Door Handles And Bumpers \| Large Panoramic Glass Roof
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights	Front	-
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Convertible Top	-	No
Sunroof	Panoramic	-
Boot Opening	Automatic	Powered
Puddle Lamps	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	235/50 R19	225/55 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Onyx BlackFjord BlueSilver DawnCrystal WhiteVapour Grey+3 MoreC40 Recharge Colours

Skyscraper Grey MetallicMineral White MetallicCarbon Black MetallicPortimao Blue MetallicSparkling Copper Grey MetalliciX1 Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	7	8
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	-	No
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	All Windows
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	No
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	-
Blind Spot Camera	Yes	-
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Acoustic Vehicle Alert System	Yes	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking	Yes	-
Oncoming Lane Mitigation	Yes	-
Speed Assist System	Yes	Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition	Yes	-
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	Yes	-
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	-
Lane Departure Prevention Assist	-	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	Yes	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	-
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	Yes	-
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	Yes
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

Speed Assist System

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	Yes
Remote Immobiliser	Yes	-
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	Yes	-
Engine Start Alarm	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	Yes	Yes
E-Manual	Yes	-
Digital Car Key	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Assistant	Yes	Yes
Hinglish Voice Commands	-	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	Yes	Yes
Send POI to Vehicle From App	Yes	Yes
Live Weather	Yes	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	Yes	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	Yes	-
Save Route/Place	Yes	Yes
Crash Notification	Yes	Yes
SOS Button	Yes	Yes
RSA	Yes	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	Yes
Tow Away Alert	-	Yes
In Car Remote Control App	Yes	Yes
Smartwatch App	Yes	Yes
Valet Mode	Yes	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	Yes	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	Yes
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	Yes	Yes
Remote Boot Open	Yes	Yes
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Immobiliser

Unauthorised Vehicle Entry

Engine Start Alarm

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	-
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Wifi Connectivity	Yes	-
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	9	10.7
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	-	12
Rear Entertainment System	Yes	-
Additional Features	Harmon kardon premium sound system,Remote cuntrol button in steering wheel,22.86cms (9 inch) centre display with touch screen,2 USB Type-c connectors front,Digital service pack,Android based google assisted infotainment system,Volvo on call,with Telematic ca Module,Apple car play with wire,Speech funcion,Inductive charging for smartphone	Wireless Apple CarPlay Android Auto \| Harmon Kardon Sound System
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	Savan, Spotyfy, Etc.	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Volvo C40 Recharge
- Looks sporty yet distinctive
- Insanely quick and fun to drive thanks to 408PS dual motors
- Comfortable ride quality for our roads
- Has almost all the features one would expect
- ADAS works well despite illegible road markings
BMW iX1
- Great rear seat legroom, easily the best in class
- Exceptional interior material quality and finish
- Real-world range of around 400 km is more than enough
- Comfortable and plush ride quality

Volvo C40 Recharge
- Space saver eats into the small 413-litre boot
- Small rear window means view is almost non existent
BMW iX1
- Less features for the price, doesn’t get ventilated front seats, a 360-degree camera, and adaptive cruise control
- Lack of physical buttons for AC and regenerative braking

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Volvo C40 Recharge and BMW iX1?

A ) Volvo C40 Recharge price starts at ₹ 62.95 Lakh & BMW iX1 price starts at ₹ 49 Lakh in New Delhi. BMW iX1 is cheaper between these two cars.

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