Volvo XC40 vs Kia EV6
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MSRP$36,350 | MSRP$40,900 |
Listings6577 | Listings2738 |
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User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
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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. | |
Reviews SummaryWe didn't expect them to go there. But the designers and engineers behind the 2022 Kia EV6 did—and deleted the template of their company's affordable, cost-conscious brand. This is a $60,000 electric performance car that can genuinely compete with a Tesla Model 3 on everything from tech to style to acceleration to charging time. It's a masterclass of fresh thinking in a market segment dominated by rehashed ideas. And yet, it's hampered by the same major problems that, for decades, remain unresolved. The EV6 would be amazing with battery technology that hasn't yet been invented. For now, we'll tell you what the present life is like with this most unusual and exciting Kia in years. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 194 hp I4 | Engine167 hp Electric |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower194 hp @ 4800 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity58 kWh |
MPG City24 | MPG City136 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway100 |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | Battery Charge Time (120V)51 hours |
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Engine Name2.0L 194 hp I4 | Engine Name167 hp Electric |
Torque221 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower194 hp @ 4800 rpm | Horsepower |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | Battery Charge Time (120V)51 hours |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity58 kWh |
MPG City24 | MPG City136 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway100 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather Seats |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space21.7 cu ft | Cargo Space24.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3726 lbs | Curb Weight4017 lbs |
Height65.2 in | Height60.8 in |
Length174.8 in | Length184.3 in |
Width80.1 in | Width74.0 in |
Wheelbase106.4 in | Wheelbase114.2 in |
Maximum Payload925 lbs | Maximum Payload987 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
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MSRP | $36,350 | $40,900 |
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Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 7.7 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | 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. | We didn't expect them to go there. But the designers and engineers behind the 2022 Kia EV6 did—and deleted the template of their company's affordable, cost-conscious brand. This is a $60,000 electric performance car that can genuinely compete with a Tesla Model 3 on everything from tech to style to acceleration to charging time. It's a masterclass of fresh thinking in a market segment dominated by rehashed ideas. And yet, it's hampered by the same major problems that, for decades, remain unresolved. The EV6 would be amazing with battery technology that hasn't yet been invented. For now, we'll tell you what the present life is like with this most unusual and exciting Kia in years. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 194 hp I4 | 167 hp Electric |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 194 hp @ 4800 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 58 kWh | |
MPG City | 24 | 136 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 100 |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 51 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 194 hp I4 | 167 hp Electric |
Torque | 221 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | |
Horsepower | 194 hp @ 4800 rpm | |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 51 hours | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 58 kWh | |
MPG City | 24 | 136 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 100 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 21.7 cu ft | 24.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3726 lbs | 4017 lbs |
Height | 65.2 in | 60.8 in |
Length | 174.8 in | 184.3 in |
Width | 80.1 in | 74.0 in |
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 114.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 925 lbs | 987 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | |
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