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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 Mercedes-Benz GLE Comparison
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2024 Volvo
C40
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLE
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Driving the family
Luxury
TowingFuel Efficiency
NA
65L - 85L
429 to 808 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$74,990 - $87,990
$134,574 - $166,900
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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
NA
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
- Airmatic Package (+$3,400)
- Bright Metallic Paint (+$3,300)
- Metallic Paint (+$2,100)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$3,200)
- Towbar Pack (+$2,900)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWINTURBO DIESEL DFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1950 - 2999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 2.9L, 2.0L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DIESEL TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW - 300kW | 180kW - 280kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 3600 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 330Nm - 660Nm | 500Nm - 750Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1200 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10.5 - 15.5 | |
