2024 Honda Prologue vs. 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric Review

Picture of the 2024 Honda Prologue

2024 Honda
Prologue

MSRP*: $47,400 to $57,900
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Picture of the 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric

2024 Volvo
XC40 Recharge Pure Electric

MSRP*: $52,450 to $60,550
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MPG - City Info not available Info not available
MPG - Hwy Info not available Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 54.5 - 57.7 ft3 57.5 ft3
Engine
  • 212-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 288-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 248-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 402-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 212 - 288 hp 248 - 402 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 192.0 in 174.8 in
Exterior Width 78.3 in 75.2 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 39.4 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.1 in
Head Room Front 38.2 - 39.6 in
Rear 36.7 - 38.1 in
Front 37.6 in
Rear 38.3 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Honda Prologue than in the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric. The Honda Prologue offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, making it a little more comfortable for the driver and front passenger.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Honda Prologue will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric.

Dimensions
Since the Honda Prologue is much wider than the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Honda Prologue, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric.

Handling
The Honda Prologue has a larger turning radius than the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric is clearly the choice over the Honda Prologue for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Honda Prologue has a lot less horsepower than the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric.

Powertrain
The Honda Prologue has much lower torque than the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Honda Prologue and the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric. The Honda Prologue has less cargo space than the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.