BMW iX vs Volvo EC40
The BMW iX leads on range (EPA) and cargo space. The Volvo EC40 leads on 10–80% charge.
SUV
2026 BMW iX xDrive60 (20 inch Wheels)
1 of 23 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jan 28, 2025
77/100#18 of 80 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Volvo EC40
1 of 10 versions
No US price yet
67/100#50 of 80 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
iXBMW iXEC40Volvo EC40
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+66 mi· 22%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row7 min faster· 20%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+5 kW· 3%
- Cargo space- best on this row+3.4 cu ft· 24%
- Power- best on this row+215 kW· 116%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row2.5 s faster· 36%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW iX | Volvo EC40 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | version: Single Motor Extended Range | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version: Single Motor Extended Range | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | version: BMW iX xDrive45 Sport | version: Single Motor Extended Range |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | no data | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW iX if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW iXVolvo EC40
Range
10083Charging
4749Performance
9256Practicality
7359
How much is each in the US?
BMW iX
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jan 28, 2025 - Price checked Jan 28, 2025 - it may be out of date
press.bmwgroup.com- xDrive60
- $88,500
Volvo EC40
No US price yet
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
BMW iXiX
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- BMW iX
- BMW iX
- 364 miEPA
- Volvo EC40
- EPA
- Ahead by
- 66 mi
Which charges faster?
Volvo EC40EC40
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Volvo EC40
- BMW iX
- Volvo EC40
- Ahead by
- 7 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Volvo EC40
- BMW iX
- 195 kW
- Volvo EC40
- Ahead by
- 5 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BMW iX
- Volvo EC40
- 7.3 sversion: Single Motor Extended Range
Where next
Compare with others
BMW iX vs
Volvo EC40 vs
- Volkswagen ID.4Volkswagen ID.4 scores 2 higher
- Score
- 69
- Price
- from $45,095
- Subaru TrailseekerSubaru Trailseeker scores 2 higher
- Score
- 69
- Price
- from $39,995
- Subaru UnchartedSubaru Uncharted scores 1 higher
- Score
- 68
- Price
- from $43,795
- Genesis Electrified GV70Genesis Electrified GV70 scores 1 higher
- Score
- 68
- Price
- from $58,500
Where the numbers come from
Checked Aug 12, 2026 · 29 sources
Every source link (103)
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