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
Volvo XC40 vs Suzuki S-Cross Comparison
Volvo XC40
Deal Available!
Suzuki S-Cross
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2025 Volvo
XC40
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2025 Suzuki
S-Cross
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the Volvo XC40 ULTRA B4 DARK
Based on the Suzuki S-Cross GLP 2WD (QLD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
54L
373 to 432 km
47L
277 to 291 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$54,990 - $85,990
$38,990 - $44,490
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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
Alborz Fallah
Founder
Alborz Fallah drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Finally at competitive pricing
- Solid driving package
- Solid build quality, excellent ergonomics
Misses
- Interior feels a little tired
- No USB-C, wireless CarPlay in base model
- Deals only available in Queensland
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.
- Cool White Pearl
- Energetic Red Metallic
- Silky Silver Metallic
- Cosmic Black Metallic
- Titan Dark Grey Metallic
- Sphere Blue Metallic
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1969 | 1373 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 1.4L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 145kW - 300kW | 103kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4800 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 670Nm | 220Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 82 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
