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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 Volkswagen Arteon Comparison
Volvo XC40
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Volkswagen Arteon
2024 Volvo
XC40
vs
2024 Volkswagen
Arteon
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Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
54L
373 to 394 km
66L
409 to 508 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$52,990 - $85,990
$63,640 - $73,240
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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
- Just look at it
- Features list as long as your arm
- Heaps of space in the back and boot
Misses
- Currently missing some safety kit
- Skoda Superb will do the same job for less
- Lack of cabin differentiation to Passat
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
- Pearlescent Paint (+$900)
- Powered Panoramic Sunroof - Glass (+$2,100)
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 | ||
| ELECTRIC, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1969 | 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0, 2.0L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 145kW - 300kW | 140kW - 206kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4800 - 5400 | 4200 - 4950 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 670Nm | 320Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1800 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.3 | 9.3 - 12.2 | |
