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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
2026 Volvo XC40 vs 2026 Hyundai Kona Comparison
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CarExpert Rating
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Very Good
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Very Good
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Based on the Volvo XC40 ULTRA B4 DARK
Based on the Hyundai Kona ELECTRIC EXT RANGE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
54L
394 km
NA
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$54,990 - $62,990
$54,000 - $68,000
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Spacious, polished interior
- Smoother, more refined drive
- Space-saver spare rare in this segment
Misses
- Expensive relative to base Kona Electric...
- ...and crosses into Ioniq 5 price territory
- 100kW DC fast-charging isn't great
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 | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1969 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | - | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 145kW | 99kW - 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4800 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm | 255Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
