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2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge review
The electric Volvo XC40 is about to have its name changed, but the existing single-motor base grade is still a solid offering.
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James Wong
Volvo XC40 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class Comparison
Volvo XC40
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2024 Volvo
XC40
vs
2024 Mercedes-Benz
C-Class
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
54L
373 to 394 km
NA
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
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MSRP
$52,990 - $85,990
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Just an electric Volvo XC40
- Solid base spec, Google tech
- Free servicing for five years
Misses
- Doesn't get Twin Motor's larger battery
- Additional weight can hurt urban ride
- Imminent rebadge and refresh
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Looks smart
- High-end display tech
- Comfortable, effortless drive
Misses
- $100,000 drive-away before options!
- $6000 for 5 years of servicing!
- Limited choice, no proper hybrid
Colours Available
The XC40 is available in the following colours:
- Black Stone solid
- Sage Green metallic (new)
- Fjord Blue metallic (new)
- Silver Dawn metallic (new)
- Bright Dusk metallic (new)
- Onyx Black metallic
- Crystal White pearl
- Fusion Red metallic
- Thunder Grey metallic
Metallic shades are a $1200 option on all petrol models, but are a no-cost option on electric models.
The C-Class is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Spectral Blue metallic
- High-Tech Silver metallic
- Opalite White metallic
- Hyacinth Red metallic
- Obsidian Black metallic
- Graphite grey metallic
- Mojave Silver metallic
- Cavansite Blue metallic
- Selenite Grey metallic
- Polar White
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1969 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0, 2.0L | - | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO 4 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | - | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 145kW - 300kW | - | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4800 - 5400 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 670Nm | - | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1800 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.3 | - | |
