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 MG MG S5 EV Comparison
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XC40
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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.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
This 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 MG MG S5 EV
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
54L
394 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
10 year
warranty
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MSRP
$54,990 - $62,990
$40,490 - $47,990
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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
NA
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 | 125kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4800 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm | 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
