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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
Volvo C40 vs Genesis GV70 Comparison
Volvo C40
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Genesis GV70
2024 Volvo
C40
vs
2024 Genesis
GV70
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Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
NA
66L
647 to 746 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$74,990 - $87,990
$70,500 - $126,475
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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
Alborz Fallah
Founder
Alborz Fallah drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Plus, high-end cabin execution
- 2.5T AWD is more than enough
- Drives and rides well against rivals
Misses
- No wireless Apple CarPlay
- Front parking sensors don't auto activate
- Limited sales support outside east coast
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 | ||
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TWIN TURBO GAS D/INJ, ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 2497 - 3470 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 2.5L, 3.5L, 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 4, TURBO V6, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW - 300kW | 224kW - 360kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 330Nm - 660Nm | 422Nm - 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1300 - 1650 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10.5 - 11 | |
