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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 RSQ3 Comparison
Volvo C40
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Audi RSQ3
2024 Volvo
C40
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2024 Audi
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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Based on the Volvo C40 RECHARGE TWIN PURE ELECTRIC
Based on the Audi RSQ3 EDITION 10 YEARS
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
FunWarranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$74,990 - $87,990
$94,569 - $109,100
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Production 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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- So easy to drive, yet so fast
- Luxurious inclusions and gorgeous interior
- More practical than you might think
Misses
- No electric seats
- It costs more than a hundred grand!
- Only available as Sportback
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 | ||
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 2480 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 5 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 20 | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW - 300kW | 294kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5850 | |
| Torque | ||
| 330Nm - 660Nm | 480Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1950 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10 | |
