7.8
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 Suzuki Vitara Comparison
Volvo XC40
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2025 Volvo
XC40
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2025 Suzuki
Vitara
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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7.8
7.4
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Based on the Volvo XC40 ULTRA B4 DARK
Based on the Suzuki Vitara TURBO
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
54L
373 to 432 km
47L
273 to 291 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$54,990 - $85,990
$29,990 - $40,990
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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
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Peppy turbo engine
- Light on its feet
- Plenty of visibility
Misses
- Expensive among fresher rivals
- Ageing interior, too many hard plastics
- Halogen high-beams
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 | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1969 | 1373 - 1586 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 1.4L, 1.6L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 145kW - 300kW | 86kW - 103kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4800 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 670Nm | 156Nm - 220Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 1500 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 82 - 83 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
