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
2024 Volvo XC40 vs 2024 Volkswagen Touareg Comparison
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2024 Volvo
XC40
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2024 Volkswagen
Touareg
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Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
54L
373 to 394 km
75L - 90L
225 to 666 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$52,990 - $85,990
$86,790 - $133,490
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Deputy Marketplace Editor
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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Impressive all-rounder
- Cheaper with more kit
- Isn't too nice to get dirty
Misses
- Servicing is a little pricey
- Fiddly touch-heavy interior
- No third row will deter some
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
- Metallic Paint (+$2,200)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,500)
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.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO CDI, TURBO CR DIR PETROL | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1969 | 2967 - 2995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0, 2.0L | 3.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO 4 | TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 145kW - 300kW | 170kW - 250kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4800 - 5400 | 4000 - 5300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 670Nm | 450Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1800 | 1500 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.3 | 11.2 - 16.3 | |
