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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 Honda HR-V Comparison
Volvo XC40
Honda HR-V
2024 Volvo
XC40
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2024 Honda
HR-V
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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Based on the Volvo XC40 ULTIMATE B5 DARK MHEV
Based on the Honda HR-V e:HEV L
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
54L
373 to 394 km
40L - 50L
172 to 345 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$52,990 - $85,990
$26,900 - $47,000
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CarExpert's Take
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William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Impressive refinement
- Magic Seats bring real practicality gains
- Spacious, attractive cabin
Misses
- Lack of a centre rear seatbelt is a copout
- No spare wheel
- Not the cheapest small hybrid SUV
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.
The HR-V is available in the following colours:
- Premium Opal pearlescent
- Platinum White pearlescent
- Crystal Black pearlescent
- Meteoroid Grey metallic
- Premium Crystal Red metallic
All colours are a no cost option.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1969 | 1498 - 1799 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0, 2.0L | 1.8L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 145kW - 300kW | 89kW - 105kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4800 - 5400 | 4000 - 6600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 670Nm | 145Nm - 253Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1800 | 3500 - 4300 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.3 | 10.6 - 13.5 | |
