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2025 Volvo XC40 review
The petrol Volvo XC40 range is now only offered with the less powerful B4 mild-hybrid engine. Is it still enough?
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Jack Quick
Volvo XC40 vs Audi Q2 Comparison
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Based on the Volvo XC40 ULTRA B4 DARK
Based on the Audi Q2 35 TFSI
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
54L
373 to 432 km
50L - 55L
260 to 385 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$54,990 - $85,990
$49,400 - $56,800
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Dynamic driving characteristics
- Compliant ride
- Intuitive Google built-in infotainment interface
Misses
- Tardy acceleration
- Some cheap-feeling interior finishes
- Touchscreen looks a little small
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Appearance and size
- Sweet powertrain
- Nice to drive
Misses
- Base model tested, but highly optioned
- May be too cramped for some
- Lots of newer rivals in the fight
Colours Available
The XC40 is available in the following colours:
- Black Stone solid
- Sage Green metallic (new)
- Fjord Blue metallic (new)
- Silver Dawn metallic (new)
- Bright Dusk metallic (new)
- Onyx Black metallic
- Crystal White pearl
- Fusion Red metallic
- Thunder Grey metallic
Metallic shades are a $1200 option on all petrol models, but are a no-cost option on electric models.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1969 | 1498 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 145kW - 300kW | 110kW - 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4800 | 4200 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 670Nm | 250Nm - 320Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 85.9 - 92.8 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
