8.1
2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge review
The electric Volvo XC40 is about to have its name changed, but the existing single-motor base grade is still a solid offering.
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James Wong
Volvo XC40 vs Renault Megane E-Tech Comparison
Volvo XC40
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Renault Megane E-Tech
2024 Volvo
XC40
vs
2024 Renault
Megane E-Tech
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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8.1
7.9
0.0
Based on the Volvo XC40 RECHARGE PURE ELECTRIC
Based on the Renault Megane E-Tech TECHNO EV60
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
54L
373 to 394 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$52,990 - $85,990
$54,990
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Just an electric Volvo XC40
- Solid base spec, Google tech
- Free servicing for five years
Misses
- Doesn't get Twin Motor's larger battery
- Additional weight can hurt urban ride
- Imminent rebadge and refresh
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Competitive new price point
- Concept car looks, cool details
- Fun little thing to drive
Misses
- Back seat, boot on the smaller side
- Omitted features available abroad
- Slow real-world charge speed
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
- Metallic Paint (+$400)
- Two-tone Metallic Paint (+$800)
- Two-tone Solid Paint (+$400)
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 2023 Renault Megane E-Tech is available with the following exterior paint colours:
- Solid White
- Diamond Black
- Shadow Grey
- Rafale Grey
- Flame Red
- Night Blue
A Black Diamond contrasting roof is available with Solid White, Shadow Grey, Rafale Grey, Flame Red, and Night Blue. A Shadow Grey contrasting roof, on the other hand, is available on Solid White, Diamond Black, Flame Red, and Night Blue.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1969 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0, 2.0L | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO 4 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 145kW - 300kW | 160kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4800 - 5400 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 670Nm | 300Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1800 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.3 | - | |
