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2023 Volvo XC40 review
The XC40 has been updated for 2023 with new looks and a revised line-up. Does it still stack up against flashy new competition?
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Volvo XC40 vs Tesla Model 3 Comparison
Volvo XC40
Tesla Model 3
2024 Volvo
XC40
vs
2024 Tesla
Model 3
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Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
54L
373 to 394 km
NA
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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4 year
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MSRP
$52,990 - $85,990
$54,900 - $91,600
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CarExpert's Take
NA
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Impressive efficiency
- Much improved refinement
- Still sharply priced alongside rivals
Misses
- Camera-based parking is a step backwards
- Touch-based transmission selector is fiddly
- Where's the head-up display?
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
- Enhanced Autopilot (+$5,100)
- Full Self Driving Capability (+$10,100)
- Interior Colour - Black & White (+$1,500)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,500)
- Solid Paint (+$1,500)
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.
Pearl White Multi-Coat is standard, with the following finishes are optional:
- Solid Black ($1500)
- Deep Blue Metallic ($1500)
- Stealth Grey ($2300)
- Ultra Red ($2600)
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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 | 208kW - 461kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4800 - 5400 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 670Nm | 350Nm - 730Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1800 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.3 | - | |
