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Released February 2018
Volvo's compact premium SUV, now sold in the UK as the B3 and B4 petrol mild hybrids, suited to buyers who want a well-built small SUV with a practical boot.
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Body SUV
Powertrain Mild hybrid
Power 161–194 bhp
Range –
Boot 443 l What reviewers say Reviewers agree the XC40 is stylish, comfortable and refined, with a classy, well-made interior, very comfortable front seats and a practical boot. It is not sporty, with body lean in faster corners; Auto Express found sharp bumps can jar at low speeds on larger wheels, and Autocar found the rear seats less comfortable for taller adults.
From autocar.co.uk , whatcar.com and autoexpress.co.uk
Powertrain Mild hybrid
Power 161–194 bhp
0–62 mph 7.6–8.6 s
Top speed 112 mph
Engine or motors Petrol mild hybrid: B3 120 kW (163 hp), B4 145 kW (197 hp); bhp converted from Volvo's kW figures
Torque 265 Nm (B3), 300 Nm (B4)
Gearbox Automatic
Drive Front-wheel drive Range and charging
Economy (WLTP) 42.8 mpg
Efficiency 42.8 mpg (WLTP combined)
CO2 emissions 149 g/km (WLTP combined) Practicality
Body SUV
Seats 5
Boot 443 litres
Length 4,440 mm
Width 1,873 mm
Weight From 1,688 kg
Boot 443 litres (569 litres maximum) with the rear seats up; 1,432 litres folded
Towing 1,600 kg (B3), 2,000 kg (B4)
Size 4,440 mm long, 1,873 mm wide (2,034 mm with mirrors), 1,652 mm high; 2,702 mm wheelbase; 11 m turning circle; running-order mass 1,688 kg Pros and cons Pros + 443-litre boot (569 litres maximum), 1,432 litres folded+ B4 rated to tow 2,000 kg+ 42.8 mpg (WLTP combined) for both versionsCons − Top speed limited to 112 mph− Front-wheel drive only in the current UK line-up− B3 takes 8.6 seconds to reach 62 mph
