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2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin review
The C40 may look like style over substance, but there's plenty to like about this 300kW EV crossover. Unusually, an update is already coming.
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James Wong
Volvo C40 vs Audi RS4 Comparison
Volvo C40
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Audi RS4
2024 Volvo
C40
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2024 Audi
RS4
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Driving the family
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
NA
58L
551 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$74,990 - $87,990
$156,069 - $165,015
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Punchier than every similarly-priced rival
- Big car feel in a compact package
- Well featured, no cost options
Misses
- Range is decent but efficiency is not
- 20-inch rims make for a firm urban ride
- XC40 is the more practical choice
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Fun to drive
- Sounds great
- Still pretty comfortable
Misses
- Visually showing its age
- May be the last of its kind
- Interior doesn't feel very special
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Alloy Wheels Special 20 Inch (+$400)
- Carbon & Black Styling Package (+$11,200)
- Carbon Fibre Engine Cover (+$1,200)
- Carbon Twill (+$1,400)
- Carbon Twill Inlays (+$1,400)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 2894 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 2.9L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TWIN TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW - 300kW | 331kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5700 | |
| Torque | ||
| 330Nm - 660Nm | 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1900 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10 | |
