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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 Hyundai Kona Comparison
Volvo XC40
Hyundai Kona
2024 Volvo
XC40
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2024 Hyundai
Kona
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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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Based on the Volvo XC40 ULTIMATE B5 DARK MHEV
Based on the Hyundai Kona
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
54L
373 to 394 km
38L - 50L
148 to 450 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$52,990 - $85,990
$32,000 - $64,000
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CarExpert's Take
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Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Spacious, grown-up interior
- Pricing hasn't risen for the new car
- Less torque makes for a better drive
Misses
- Premium is almost Ioniq 5 money
- 100kW DC fast charging is average in 2024
- Driver assists remain a Hyundai sticking point
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
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- Premium Paint (+$595)
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 | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ, ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1969 | 1580 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0, 2.0L | 2.0L, 1.6L, 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 145kW - 300kW | 77kW - 206kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4800 - 5400 | 5500 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 670Nm | 144Nm - 395Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1800 | 1600 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.3 | 9.5 - 14 | |
