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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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Volvo XC40 vs Kia Sorento Comparison
Volvo XC40
Kia Sorento
2024 Volvo
XC40
vs
2024 Kia
Sorento
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How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
54L
373 to 394 km
67L
107 to 650 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
7 year - 8 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$52,990 - $85,990
$47,650 - $81,080
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CarExpert's Take
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James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Meaningful tech updates
- Urban efficiency, refinement
- No compromise to interior packaging
Misses
- Limited supply, GT-Line is pricey
- Not particularly thrifty on the freeway
- Pricey servicing, short intervals
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
- Premium Paint (+$695)
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 2024 Kia Sorento is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Clear White
- Silky Silver
- Steel Grey
- Mineral Blue
- Gravity Blue
- Aurora Black
- Snow White Pearl
- Volcanic Sand Brown
- Cityscape Green
All colours apart from Clear White cost an additional $695.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1969 | 1598 - 3470 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0, 2.0L | 2.2L, 3.5L, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4, V6, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 145kW - 300kW | 132kW - 200kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4800 - 5400 | 3800 - 6300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 670Nm | 265Nm - 440Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1800 | 1500 - 5000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.3 | 10.5 - 16 | |
