The Volvo XC40 Recharge is the all-electric model of Volvo’s subcompact SUV that can also be accessible in gas-only variations. In keeping with the uniquely in depth cargo dimensions Volvo shares for its autos, each XC40 no matter energy supply has the identical 20.4 cubic-feet of cargo house as measured from the ground to the headliner with the entrance seat “restricted by vertical airplane tangential to the rear facet of the second seatback.” Like I stated, uniquely in depth. There may be 16 cubic-feet when measured to the highest of the seatback, which might be extra relevant to my baggage exams, however different automotive firms do not present these measurements, and in the event that they do, they do not truly point out as such — and make it appear to be their SUVs are smaller and fewer aggressive than they really are.
One such instance is Mercedes-Benz and the GLB/EQB, which is likely one of the XC40’s chief rivals. Its specs say it has 24.0 cubic-feet of cargo house (virtually definitely the top-of-the-seatback measurement), however it positively has greater than that since it could maintain roughly the identical quantity of stuff inside its boxy cargo space as a Subaru Outback. In different phrases, the XC40 could be very unlikely to be getting best-in-segment standing right here. However who is aware of, let’s examine!
It is a fairly hatchbacky house, so nonetheless not wanting good for the XC40 toppling the GLB/EQB. It does look fairly much like the This fall E-Tron, so let’s deliver that into the equation.
As you’ll be able to see, the XC40 has a big, hatchback-style cargo cowl. Meaning I am going to have to check with and with out that cowl.
As with each Baggage Take a look at, I take advantage of two midsize curler suitcases that may have to be checked in on the airport (26 inches lengthy, 16 large, 11 deep), two roll-aboard suitcases that simply barely match within the overhead (24L x 15W x 10D), and one smaller roll-aboard that matches simply (23L x 15W x 10D). I additionally embody my spouse’s fancy in a single day bag simply to spruce issues up a bit (21L x 12W x 12D).
So yeah, I uncared for to take a shot of the baggage with the cargo cowl connected. Sorry. Nonetheless, as you’ll be able to kinda see right here, I may match the 4 greatest luggage with the cargo cowl being propped up by them. This could be worse than the This fall E-Tron, which may match all however the fancy bag. It is WAY worse than the GLB/EQB, which has a cartridge-style cargo cowl that may be saved within the cargo space and depart sufficient room for all the baggage.
Let’s chuck the duvet.
All the baggage may technically match (left/high), however it’s unlikely the flowery bag would’ve match if it was stuffed with stuff. It was additionally blocking a number of the rearview, which was already compromised by needing to face up the baggage to suit.
Not surprisingly, issues had been quite a bit neater within the This fall E-Tron, and the EQB/GLB can swallow a 38-quart cooler along with these luggage, so sport over on that entrance.
Now, onto another cargo particulars.
The cargo ground encompasses a deal with that allows you to fold it up vertically to function a cargo divider along with granting entry to the underfloor space.
It then has a hooks, which because the graphics counsel, can be utilized to hold buying luggage. Nifty!
That is the underfloor space, which is the place the XC40 Recharge diverges from the gas-only XC40. I do not know what it seems like underneath there, however Volvo’s uniquely in depth specs would point out there’s more room accessible do you have to get the tire restore equipment (2.7 cubic-feet versus the Recharge’s 2.4 cubic-feet you see right here). If you happen to get the spare tire, you might have much less house at 1.7 cubic-feet. You even have a spare tire.
As you’ll be able to see, this underfloor space would not enable you with baggage, however can retailer odds and ends.
The Recharge additionally has a 0.7-cubic-foot frunk. I forgot it was there and did not take an image of it. What is that this, novice hour? Judging by footage on-line, it is actually solely appropriate to hold across the cost twine or some aluminum cans. As such, it is extra hooch bin than frunk. High-quality by me!
Whereas different Volvo SUVs and wagons are among the most cargo-friendly of their respective segments, that positively does not apply to the XC40, Recharge or in any other case.