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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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Matt Campbell
Volvo XC40 vs Audi RSQ3 Comparison
Volvo XC40
Audi RSQ3
2024 Volvo
XC40
vs
2024 Audi
RSQ3
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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8.6
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Based on the Volvo XC40 ULTIMATE B5 DARK MHEV
Based on the Audi RSQ3 EDITION 10 YEARS
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
54L
373 to 394 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$52,990 - $85,990
$94,569 - $109,100
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CarExpert's Take
NA
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- So easy to drive, yet so fast
- Luxurious inclusions and gorgeous interior
- More practical than you might think
Misses
- No electric seats
- It costs more than a hundred grand!
- Only available as Sportback
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 | ||
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.
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1969 | 2480 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0, 2.0L | 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO 4 | TURBO 5 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 20 | |
| Power | ||
| 145kW - 300kW | 294kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4800 - 5400 | 5850 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 670Nm | 480Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1800 | 1950 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.3 | 10 | |
