Compare the2024 Volvo XC40 RechargeVS 2024 Jaguar I-Pace

The XC40 Recharge’s pre-crash front seatbelts will tighten automatically in the event the vehicle detects an impending crash, improving protection against injury significantly. The I-Pace doesn’t offer pre-crash pretensioners.

For enhanced safety, the front seat shoulder belts of the Volvo XC40 Recharge are height-adjustable to accommodate a wide variety of driver and passenger heights. A better fit can prevent injuries and the increased comfort also encourages passengers to buckle up. The Jaguar I-Pace doesn’t offer height-adjustable seat belts.

The Volvo XC40 Recharge has a standard driver’s side knee airbag mounted low on the dashboard. The knee airbag helps prevent the driver from sliding under the seatbelts or the main frontal airbag; this keeps the driver better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. A knee airbag also helps keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The I-Pace doesn’t offer knee airbags.

The XC40 Recharge has standard Post-impact braking, which automatically apply the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The I-Pace doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

Over 200 people are killed each year when backed over by motor vehicles. The XC40 Recharge has a standard CTA Auto Brake that uses rear sensors to monitor for objects to the rear and automatically applies the brakes to prevent a collision. The I-Pace doesn’t offer automatic braking for stationary objects directly to the rear.

When descending a steep, off-road slope, the XC40 Recharge’s standard Hill Descent Control allows you to creep down safely. The I-Pace doesn’t offer Hill Descent Control.

The XC40 Recharge Plus/Ultimate has a standard 360-Degree Surround View Camera to allow the driver to see objects all around the vehicle on a screen. The I-Pace only offers a rear monitor and front and rear parking sensors that beep or flash a light. That doesn’t help with obstacles to the sides.

Both the XC40 Recharge and the I-Pace have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and driver alert monitors.

For its top level performance in all IIHS frontal, side, rear impact and roof-crush tests, and its standard front crash prevention system, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety grants the XC40 Recharge the rating of “Top Safety Pick” for 2017, a rating granted to only 207 vehicles tested by the IIHS. The I-Pace has not been tested, yet.

The XC40 Recharge’s corrosion warranty is 6 years longer than the I-Pace’s (12 vs. 6 years).

There are over 47 percent more Volvo dealers than there are Jaguar dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the XC40 Recharge’s warranty.

The XC40 Recharge Twin Motor’s optional electric motors produces 8 more horsepower (402 vs. 394) than the I-Pace’s electric motors.

On the EPA test cycle the XC40 Recharge gets better mileage than the I-Pace:

The XC40 Recharge can travel longer on a full charge than the I-Pace on a full charge:

For better traction and acceleration, the XC40 Recharge has larger rear tires than the I-Pace (255/45R19 vs. 245/50R20).

The XC40 Recharge’s standard 255/45R19 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 45 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the I-Pace’s standard 50 series tires.

For better maneuverability, the XC40 Recharge’s turning circle is 3.1 feet tighter than the I-Pace’s (37.4 feet vs. 40.5 feet).

For greater off-road capability the XC40 Recharge has a greater minimum ground clearance than the I-Pace (6.9 vs. 6.5 inches), allowing the XC40 Recharge to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The Volvo XC40 Recharge may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 100 to 350 pounds less than the Jaguar I-Pace.

The XC40 Recharge is 10.1 inches shorter than the I-Pace, making the XC40 Recharge easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The XC40 Recharge has .2 inches more rear headroom, 1.1 inches more rear legroom and 1.7 inches more rear shoulder room than the I-Pace.

The XC40 Recharge has a larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the I-Pace with its rear seat folded (57.5 vs. 53.6 cubic feet).

A control in the cargo area automatically lowers the XC40 Recharge’s optional rear seats, to make changing between passengers and cargo easier. The I-Pace doesn’t offer automatic folding seats.

The XC40 Recharge’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the I-Pace’s (2000 vs. 1653 pounds).

Optional Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) on the XC40 Recharge uses the Dynamic Stability and Traction Control sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The I-Pace doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the XC40 Recharge has a standard rear wiper. The I-Pace doesn’t offer a rear wiper.

To help drivers avoid possible obstacles, the XC40 Recharge Plus/Ultimate has standard cornering lights to illuminate around corners when the turn signals are activated. The I-Pace doesn’t offer cornering lights. The XC40 Recharge Ultimate also has standard adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle.

The XC40 Recharge is available in both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations. The I-Pace doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.

The Volvo XC40 outsold the Jaguar I-Pace by over 55 to one during 2023.