Subaru Solterra vs Volvo EC40
The Volvo EC40 leads on range (EPA) and power. The Subaru Solterra leads on cargo space.
SUV
2027 Subaru Solterra AWD
1 of 13 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Dec 20, 2024
66/100#53 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?
SolterraSubaru SolterraEC40Volvo EC40
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+10 mi· 3%
- 10–80% chargelower is better
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+50 kW· 33%
- Cargo space- best on this row+1.3 cu ft· 9%
- Power- best on this row+11 kW· 7%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row3.7 kWh/100 mi faster· 12%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Subaru Solterra | Volvo EC40 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | 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 | ||
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | ||
| AC charging | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version: Subaru Solterra Platinum plus AWD (10/22 - 05/26) | version: Single Motor Extended Range |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | version: Solterra Touring Onyx Edition | |
| Top speed | version: Subaru Solterra Platinum plus AWD (10/22 - 05/26) | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | version: Subaru Solterra Platinum plus AWD (10/22 - 05/26) | version: Single Motor Extended Range |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | version: Touring Onyx Edition | no data |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: Premium | no data |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | version: Solterra ET-HS AWD (Japan, 2025.10 update) | no data |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Subaru Solterra if
Pick the Volvo EC40 if
Score by category
out of 100
Subaru SolterraVolvo EC40
Range
7983Charging
4649Performance
no data56Practicality
6559
How much is each in the US?
Subaru Solterra
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Dec 20, 2024 - Price checked Dec 20, 2024 - it may be out of date
media.subaru.com- 2025 Premium
- $38,495
- 2026
- $38,495
- 2025 Limited
- $41,995
- 2025 Touring
- $44,995
Volvo EC40
No US price yet
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Volvo EC40EC40
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Volvo EC40
- Subaru Solterra
- EPA
- Volvo EC40
- EPA
- Ahead by
- 10 mi
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Subaru Solterra
- Volvo EC40
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Volvo EC40
- Subaru Solterra
- Volvo EC40
- Ahead by
- 50 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Subaru Solterra
- version: Subaru Solterra Platinum plus AWD (10/22 - 05/26)
- Volvo EC40
- 7.3 sversion: Single Motor Extended Range
Where next
Compare with others
Subaru Solterra vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Aug 16, 2026 · 36 sources
Every source link (92)
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