Very Good
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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Volvo XC40 vs Kia EV5 Comparison
Volvo XC40
Kia EV5
2026 Volvo
XC40
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2025 Kia
EV5
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Good
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Based on the Volvo XC40 ULTRA B4 DARK
Based on the Kia EV5 GT-LINE AWD LR
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
54L
394 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$54,990 - $62,990
$56,770 - $71,770
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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
- Looks way smarter than other EV5s
- Dual-motor AWD adds perk and performance
- Spacious and thoughtful interior inclusions
Misses
- Not that fun to drive
- Frustrating safety technology
- Pricey compared to other China-made EVs
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 | 160kW - 230kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4800 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm | 310Nm - 480Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
