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2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin review
The C40 may look like style over substance, but there's plenty to like about this 300kW EV crossover. Unusually, an update is already coming.
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James Wong
Audi RS5 vs Volvo C40 Comparison
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2024 Audi
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2024 Volvo
C40
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Driving the family
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
58L
545 km
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Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$159,069 - $169,100
$74,990 - $87,990
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CarExpert's Take
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James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Punchier than every similarly-priced rival
- Big car feel in a compact package
- Well featured, no cost options
Misses
- Range is decent but efficiency is not
- 20-inch rims make for a firm urban ride
- XC40 is the more practical choice
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
- Alloy Wheels Special 20 Inch (+$400)
- Carbon & Black Styling Package (+$11,200)
- Ceramic Composite Brakes - Grey Calipers (+$12,600)
- Ceramic Composite Brakes - Red Calipers (+$13,600)
- Ceramic Composite Brakes - Blue Calipers (+$13,600)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2894 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.9L | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V6 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 331kW | 170kW - 300kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5700 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 600Nm | 330Nm - 660Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1900 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 | - | |
