Volvo XC40
The little XC40 is available either with a conventional engine, namely a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder (247 horsepower) featuring mild hybrid technology, an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive, or with a fully electric powertrain. The latter can be specified with a single motor (248 horsepower) or dual motors (402 horsepower). The interior is clean and comfortable, while a smooth ride adds to the experience. Unfortunately, the XC40’s success is compromised by reliability issues.
Volvo XC40
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$46,500 |
| Fees | CA$2,620 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$875/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Combined power | N/A |
| Combined torque | N/A |
| Engine | 2,0 l I-4 |
| Power | 247 hp @ 5,400 rpm (184 kW) |
| Torque | 258 lb·ft @ 1,800 – 4,800 rpm (350 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Engine | Electric |
| Power | 13 hp @ 3,000 rpm (10 kW) |
| Torque | 30 lb·ft (41 N·m) |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) |
| Energy | N/A |
| Voltage | 48 V |
| Charging times |
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| Cooling | N/A |
| Drivetrain structure | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | Subcompact luxury SUV |
| Assembly | Ghent, BE |
| Generation | 1 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 9.9 L/100km |
| Highway | 7.8 L/100km |
| Combined | 9.0 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 600 km |
| Electric autonomy | N/A |
| CO₂ emissions | 210 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | not available |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | optional |
| Heated steering wheel | optional |
| Ventilated front seats | not available |
| Head-up display | not available |
| Surround-view camera | not available |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | not available |
| GPS | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | standard |
| Wireless phone charging | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P235/55R18 |
| Rear tires | P235/55R18 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,440 mm (175″) |
| Width | 1,863 mm (73″) |
| Height | 1,652 mm (65″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,702 mm (106″) |
| Weight | 1,751 kg (3,860 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 578 l and 1,328 l |
| Fuel tank | 54 l (12 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 1,588 kg (3,501 lb, with trailer with brakes) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.4 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | 5.2 s (estimated) |
| Top speed | 180 km/h (112 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 40 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Infotainment | 7/10 |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| Average | 77%(view ratings) |