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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 Touareg Comparison
Volvo C40
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Volkswagen Touareg
2024 Volvo
C40
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2024 Volkswagen
Touareg
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Driving the family
Luxury
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
75L - 90L
248 to 666 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$74,990 - $87,990
$86,790 - $129,990
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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
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Outstanding ride and handling
- Sturdy, premium-feeling cabin
- Even the base V6 diesel has grunt
Misses
- Lots of optional extras
- Needs a full-size spare wheel
- Daft steering wheel 'buttons'
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 (+$2,200)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,500)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TURBO CDI, TURBO CR DIR PETROL | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 2967 - 2995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW - 300kW | 170kW - 250kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 4000 - 5300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 330Nm - 660Nm | 450Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1500 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 11.2 - 16.3 | |
