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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Jack Quick
2026 Volvo XC40 vs 2020 Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S Comparison
Volvo XC40
Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S
2026 Volvo
XC40
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2020 Mercedes-AMG
GLA45 S
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2025 Volvo XC40 reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
Based on the Volvo XC40 ULTRA B4 DARK
Based on the Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
54L
394 km
56L
420 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
3 year - 5 year
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MSRP
$54,990 - $62,990
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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
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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 | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1969 | 1991 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 145kW | 280kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4800 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm | 475Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 2250 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 92 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
