Compare the2024 Jaguar I-PaceVS 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, All-Wheel Drive is standard on the I-Pace. But it costs extra on the XC40 Recharge.

Both the I-Pace and the XC40 Recharge 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.

The I-Pace comes with a full 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The XC40 Recharge’s 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 10,000 miles sooner.

Jaguar pays for scheduled maintenance on the I-Pace for 1 year and 20,000 miles longer than Volvo pays for maintenance for the XC40 Recharge (5/60,000 vs. 4/40,000).

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2023 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Jaguar vehicles are better in initial quality than Volvo vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Jaguar above average in initial quality. With 65 more problems per 100 vehicles, Volvo is rated below average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Jaguar vehicles are more reliable than Volvo With 23 fewer problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, J.D. Power ranks Jaguar higher than Volvo.

The I-Pace’s electric motors produces 146 more horsepower (394 vs. 248) and 202 lbs.-ft. more torque (512 vs. 310) than the XC40 Recharge Single Motor’s standard electric motor. The I-Pace’s electric motors produces 18 lbs.-ft. more torque (512 vs. 494) than the XC40 Recharge Twin Motor’s optional electric motors.

As tested in Motor Trend the Jaguar I-Pace is faster than the XC40 Recharge Twin Motor electric motors:

For better stopping power the I-Pace’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the XC40 Recharge:

The I-Pace’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the XC40 Recharge are solid, not vented.

The I-Pace stops much shorter than the XC40 Recharge:

For better traction, the I-Pace has larger standard tires than the XC40 Recharge (245/50R20 vs. 235/50R19). The I-Pace’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the XC40 Recharge (255/40R22 vs. 235/50R19).

The I-Pace’s optional tires provide better handling because they have a lower 40 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the XC40 Recharge Ultimate’s 45 series front tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the I-Pace has standard 20-inch wheels. Smaller 19-inch wheels are standard on the XC40 Recharge. The I-Pace’s optional 22-inch wheels are larger than the 20-inch wheels on the XC40 Recharge Ultimate.

The I-Pace offers an optional space-saver spare tire so you can replace a flat tire and drive to have the flat repaired or replaced. A spare tire isn’t available on the XC40 Recharge; it requires you to depend on roadside assistance and your vehicle will have to be towed.

The front and rear suspension of the I-Pace uses air springs for a smoother, controlled ride than the XC40 Recharge, which uses coil springs. Air springs maintain proper ride height and ride more smoothly.

The I-Pace offers an optional driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads or off-road. The XC40 Recharge’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

The I-Pace has a standard automatic front and rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The I-Pace’s height leveling suspension allows the driver to raise ride height for better off-road clearance and then lower it again for easier entering and exiting and better on-road handling. The XC40 Recharge doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the I-Pace’s wheelbase is 11.3 inches longer than on the XC40 Recharge (117.7 inches vs. 106.4 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the I-Pace is 1.7 inches wider in the front and 1.8 inches wider in the rear than on the XC40 Recharge.

The I-Pace HSE handles at .90 G’s, while the XC40 Recharge AWD pulls only .84 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The I-Pace HSE executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.5 seconds quicker than the XC40 Recharge AWD (24.8 seconds @ .77 average G’s vs. 26.3 seconds @ .7 average G’s).

The design of the Jaguar I-Pace amounts to more than styling. The I-Pace has an aerodynamic coefficient of drag of .29 Cd. That is significantly lower than the XC40 Recharge (.329) and many sports cars. A more efficient exterior helps keep the interior quieter and helps the I-Pace get better fuel mileage.

The front grille of the I-Pace uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The XC40 Recharge doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The I-Pace has 2.3 inches more front headroom and .9 inches more front shoulder room than the XC40 Recharge.

The I-Pace has a much larger cargo volume than the XC40 Recharge with its rear seat up (25.3 vs. 16 cubic feet).

The I-Pace’s cargo area is larger than the XC40 Recharge’s in almost every dimension:

The I-Pace has a standard remote vehicle starting system, so the vehicle can be started from inside the driver's house. This allows the driver to comfortably warm up the engine before going out to the vehicle. The climate system will also automatically heat or cool the interior. The XC40 Recharge doesn’t offer a remote starting system.

The I-Pace’s standard easy entry system raises the steering wheel, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The XC40 Recharge doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

The I-Pace offers an optional heads-up display that projects speed and navigation instruction readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The XC40 Recharge doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

Standard air-conditioned seats in the I-Pace keep the driver and front passenger comfortable and take the sting out of hot seats in Summer. The XC40 Recharge doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats.

The I-Pace has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the vehicle heater warms up. A heated steering wheel costs extra on the XC40 Recharge.

The I-Pace’s Park Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, with the driver only controlling speed with the brake pedal. The XC40 Recharge doesn’t offer an automated parking system.