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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
2022 Volvo XC40 T4 INSCRIPTION (AWD) vs 2022 Volvo XC40 T5 R-DESIGN (AWD) Comparison
Volvo XC40
Volvo XC40
2022 Volvo XC40
T4 INSCRIPTION (AWD)
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2022 Volvo XC40
T5 R-DESIGN (AWD)
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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8.0
Based on the Volvo XC40 ULTIMATE B5 DARK MHEV
Based on the Volvo XC40 ULTIMATE B5 DARK MHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
54L
432 km
54L
416 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Punchy powertrains
- Plush and well packaged
- Choice of ICE or EV
Misses
- Not as efficient as it could be
- Doesn’t feel as flash or flashy as rivals
- Touchscreen controls still not perfect
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Punchy powertrains
- Plush and well packaged
- Choice of ICE or EV
Misses
- Not as efficient as it could be
- Doesn’t feel as flash or flashy as rivals
- Touchscreen controls still not perfect
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1969 | 1969 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW | 185kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm | 350Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 | 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.3 | 11.3 | |
