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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
2023 Volvo C40 vs 2024 Renault Captur Comparison
Volvo C40
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Renault Captur
2023 Volvo
C40
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2024 Renault
Captur
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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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8.0
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Based on the Volvo C40 RECHARGE TWIN PURE ELECTRIC
Based on the Renault Captur INTENS
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
48L
317 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$74,990 - $82,490
$33,000 - $39,500
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace 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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Boosty turbo'd engine
- Sharp looks, cool colours
- Upmarket cabin presentation
Misses
- DCT can be clumsy at times
- Infotainment is glossy but laggy
- Can get thirsty in town
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 (+$650)
- Two-tone Metallic Paint (+$1,000)
Colours Available
The 2024 Renault Captur is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Smokey Blue
- Flame Red
- Highland Grey
- Iron Blue
- Oyster Grey
- Pearl White
- Diamond Black
Every colour except for Diamond Black is available in a two-tone finish with a black roof.
For entry-level Life models, Smokey Blue solid paint is free, single-tone metallic paint costs $650, two-tone Smokey Blue solid paint costs $450 and two-tone metallic paint costs $1000.
For the rest of the range, single-tone and two-tone Smokey Blue are free, with single-tone and two-tone metallic paint costing $650.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1332 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 1.3L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW - 300kW | 113kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 330Nm - 660Nm | 270Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10.5 | |
