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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 Honda HR-V Comparison
Volvo XC40
Honda HR-V
2026 Volvo
XC40
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2025 Honda
HR-V
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the Volvo XC40 ULTRA B4 DARK
Based on the Honda HR-V e:HEV X
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
54L
394 km
40L
172 to 248 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
8 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$54,990 - $62,990
$33,044 - $40,811
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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
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Top-notch build quality
- Quietly efficient driving
- Versatile second-row Magic Seats
Misses
- Only four seats
- Not quite as sturdy as a ZR-V
- A bit expensive for what you get
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 HR-V is available in the following colours:
- Premium Opal pearlescent
- Platinum White pearlescent
- Crystal Black pearlescent
- Meteoroid Grey metallic
- Premium Crystal Red metallic
All colours are a no cost option.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1969 | 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 145kW | 89kW - 96kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4800 | 4000 - 6600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm | 145Nm - 253Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 4300 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
