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2023 Volvo XC40 review
The XC40 has been updated for 2023 with new looks and a revised line-up. Does it still stack up against flashy new competition?
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Matt Campbell
Volvo XC40 vs Audi SQ7 Comparison
Volvo XC40
Audi SQ7
2024 Volvo
XC40
vs
2024 Audi
SQ7
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
54L
373 to 394 km
85L
646 to 1029 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
3 year - 5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$52,990 - $85,990
$162,377 - $175,400
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CarExpert's Take
NA
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Who doesn't love a V8
- Impressive interior technology
- Solid space in second row
Misses
- Third row tight alongside newer rivals
- It's a thirsty ol' bus
- Feeling its age in places
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
- Black Style Pack (+$1,450)
- Dynamic Pack (+$10,900)
- Exclusive Paint (+$7,600)
- Inlays - Carbon (+$1,950)
- Massage Seats Front (+$1,050)
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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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TWIN TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1969 | 3956 - 3996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0, 2.0L | 4.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO 4 | TWIN TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 145kW - 300kW | 320kW - 373kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4800 - 5400 | 3750 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 670Nm | 770Nm - 900Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1800 | 1250 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.3 | 10.1 - 16 | |
