Volkswagen Tiguan vs Volvo XC40
Overview | |
MSRP$28,880 | MSRP$36,350 |
Listings697 | Listings283 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryVerdict: We weren’t enamored of the driving experience in the Tiguan, and we wish Volkswagen would offer a hybrid or plug-in hybrid option. But the automaker backs the vehicle’s premium looks with true value in areas we think are more likely to matter to most shoppers, including an attractive warranty and impressive standard safety features. | |
Reviews SummaryIn Volvo speak, “40” denotes an entry-level model. While the Swedish automaker no longer rosters the S40 sedan or V40 wagon in the United States, the XC40 subcompact crossover remains to compete with the likes of the Audi Q3, BMW X1, Lexus UX, and Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class for aspiring luxury-car owners’ dollars. The XC40 was unveiled in 2017, arriving in the U.S. as a 2019 model, and hasn’t undergone a redesign since. An all-electric Volvo XC40 Recharge variant joined the lineup as a 2021 model. Volvo’s other current EV, the C40 Recharge, is also broadly similar to the XC40 models, but with a coupe-like body style. For 2023, Volvo gave the XC40 several notable updates, including new mild-hybrid powertrains, revised styling, and the Android-based infotainment system previously seen on the XC40 Recharge and other Volvo models. The mild-hybrid lineup includes base Core, mid-level Plus, and top Ultimate trim levels, with B4 front-wheel drive (FWD) and B5 all-wheel drive (AWD) drivetrains. This Volvo XC40 review is based on the Ultimate trim in B5 AWD spec. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 184 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 194 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower184 hp @ 4400 rpm | Horsepower194 hp @ 4800 rpm |
MPG City24 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway32 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 184 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 194 hp I4 |
Torque221 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | Torque221 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower184 hp @ 4400 rpm | Horsepower194 hp @ 4800 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City24 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway32 |
Interior | |
Leather Seats | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.0 cu ft | Cargo Space21.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight3732 lbs | Curb Weight3726 lbs |
Height66.4 in | Height65.2 in |
Length186.1 in | Length174.8 in |
Width82.6 in | Width80.1 in |
Wheelbase109.9 in | Wheelbase106.4 in |
Maximum Payload1301 lbs | Maximum Payload925 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $28,880 | $36,350 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Verdict: We weren’t enamored of the driving experience in the Tiguan, and we wish Volkswagen would offer a hybrid or plug-in hybrid option. But the automaker backs the vehicle’s premium looks with true value in areas we think are more likely to matter to most shoppers, including an attractive warranty and impressive standard safety features. | In Volvo speak, “40” denotes an entry-level model. While the Swedish automaker no longer rosters the S40 sedan or V40 wagon in the United States, the XC40 subcompact crossover remains to compete with the likes of the Audi Q3, BMW X1, Lexus UX, and Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class for aspiring luxury-car owners’ dollars. The XC40 was unveiled in 2017, arriving in the U.S. as a 2019 model, and hasn’t undergone a redesign since. An all-electric Volvo XC40 Recharge variant joined the lineup as a 2021 model. Volvo’s other current EV, the C40 Recharge, is also broadly similar to the XC40 models, but with a coupe-like body style. For 2023, Volvo gave the XC40 several notable updates, including new mild-hybrid powertrains, revised styling, and the Android-based infotainment system previously seen on the XC40 Recharge and other Volvo models. The mild-hybrid lineup includes base Core, mid-level Plus, and top Ultimate trim levels, with B4 front-wheel drive (FWD) and B5 all-wheel drive (AWD) drivetrains. This Volvo XC40 review is based on the Ultimate trim in B5 AWD spec. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 184 hp I4 | 2.0L 194 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 184 hp @ 4400 rpm | 194 hp @ 4800 rpm |
MPG City | 24 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 32 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 184 hp I4 | 2.0L 194 hp I4 |
Torque | 221 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 221 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | 184 hp @ 4400 rpm | 194 hp @ 4800 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 24 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 32 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.0 cu ft | 21.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3732 lbs | 3726 lbs |
Height | 66.4 in | 65.2 in |
Length | 186.1 in | 174.8 in |
Width | 82.6 in | 80.1 in |
Wheelbase | 109.9 in | 106.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 1301 lbs | 925 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | 3500 lbs |
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