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2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge review
The electric Volvo XC40 is about to have its name changed, but the existing single-motor base grade is still a solid offering.
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James Wong
Volvo XC40 vs BMW X1 Comparison
Volvo XC40
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Based on the Volvo XC40 RECHARGE PURE ELECTRIC
Based on the BMW X1 M35i xDRIVE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
54L
373 to 394 km
54L
351 to 421 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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MSRP
$52,990 - $85,990
$60,400 - $90,900
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Just an electric Volvo XC40
- Solid base spec, Google tech
- Free servicing for five years
Misses
- Doesn't get Twin Motor's larger battery
- Additional weight can hurt urban ride
- Imminent rebadge and refresh
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Grown-up, spacious interior
- Packs a punch in a straight line
- Interior tech is mostly excellent
Misses
- Big price jump over xDrive20i
- Gets a bit busy over rough roads
- Interior technology can still be fiddly
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
- Individual Metallic Paint (+$2,500)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,800)
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.
The 2023 BMW X1 comes standard in non-metallic Alpine White, with a range of metallic finishes costing an extra $1800 or coming free as part of the Enhancement pack:
- Black Sapphire
- Phytonic Blue
- M Portimao Blue
- Sanremo Green
- Cape York Green
- Utah Orange
BMW Individual Storm Bay is a $2500 option, or $700 if you specify your X1 with the Enhancement pack.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1969 | 1499 - 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 0.0 | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 145kW - 300kW | 115kW - 233kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4800 - 5400 | 4400 - 5750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 670Nm | 230Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1800 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.3 | 9.5 - 11 | |
