Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2026 Volvo C40 Single Motor Extended Range has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 7.1 seconds, compared with 8.0 seconds for 2025 Honda CR-V Sport-L Hybrid AWD. 2026 Volvo C40 Single Motor Extended Range has the higher listed output at 252 hp; 2025 Honda CR-V Sport-L Hybrid AWD is rated at 204 hp, a difference of 48 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Volvo C40 Single Motor Extended Range at 420 Nm and 2025 Honda CR-V Sport-L Hybrid AWD at 335 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
Range and energy-use figures are either not shared by both cars or not directly comparable across these powertrain types.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2025 Honda CR-V Sport-L Hybrid AWD provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 587 litres versus 413 litres, a difference of 174 litres. 2026 Volvo C40 Single Motor Extended Range carries the higher towing rating at 1,500 kg, while 2025 Honda CR-V Sport-L Hybrid AWD is listed at 750 kg. 2025 Honda CR-V Sport-L Hybrid AWD is 263 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2025 Honda CR-V Sport-L Hybrid AWD has the lower listed starting price at $38,600, compared with $39,200 for 2026 Volvo C40 Single Motor Extended Range. 2026 Volvo C40 Single Motor Extended Range leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.