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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Jack Quick
Volvo XC40 vs Toyota C-HR Comparison
Volvo XC40
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Toyota C-HR
2025 Volvo
XC40
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2025 Toyota
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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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Based on the Volvo XC40 ULTRA B4 DARK
Based on the Toyota C-HR GR-SPORT HYBRID
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
54L
373 to 432 km
43L
172 to 176 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$54,990 - $85,990
$42,990 - $54,990
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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
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still has wow factor
- Quiet and efficient
- Nimble handling
Misses
- Drivetrain undermines sporty packaging
- GR Sport is expensive
- Lack of second row amenities
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 | MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1969 | 1798 - 1987 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L, 1.8L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 145kW - 300kW | 103kW - 146kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4800 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 670Nm | - | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
