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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 Volkswagen Passat Comparison
Volvo C40
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Volkswagen Passat
2024 Volvo
C40
vs
2024 Volkswagen
Passat
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Driving the family
Luxury
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
66L
475 to 535 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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warranty
MSRP
$74,990 - $87,990
$48,990 - $67,790
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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
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
- Metallic Paint (+$900)
- Pearl Effect Paint (+$900)
Reviews
NA
Ready To Buy
Gallery
Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW - 300kW | 162kW - 206kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 4500 - 5600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 330Nm - 660Nm | 350Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1500 - 1700 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 9.3 - 9.6 | |
