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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 Mazda CX-3 Comparison
Volvo C40
Mazda CX-3
2024 Volvo
C40
vs
2024 Mazda
CX-3
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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
7.3
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Based on the Volvo C40 RECHARGE TWIN PURE ELECTRIC
Based on the Mazda CX-3 G20 TOURING SP
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
48L
302 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$74,990 - $87,990
$26,950 - $38,770
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CarExpert's Take
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
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Nimble city driving dynamics
- Slick automatic transmission
- Bright LED headlights
Misses
- Dated interior technology
- A little too pricey
- Squishy second row and boot
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 Premium (+$595)
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | ELECT DIRECT INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW - 300kW | 110kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 330Nm - 660Nm | 195Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 2800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 13 | |
