2021 Volvo XC40 vs 2020 Honda CR-V
Overview | |
MSRP$25,150 | MSRP$33,700 |
Average price$29,470 | Average price$34,824 |
Listings351 | Listings43 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
Pros
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2020 Honda CR-V Reviews SummaryHonda’s compact SUV has been satisfying buyers for more than two decades, with more than five million CR-V’s sold. Such a legacy means the CR-V has long had its wrinkles smoothed out into a comfortable and capable crossover package that’s only downside may be its sheer inoffensiveness. The 2020 model year saw engine and safety upgrades, which improve fuel efficiency and help to make Honda’s bestseller an even better value. | |
2021 Volvo XC40 Reviews SummaryIntroduced for the 2019 model year, the Volvo XC40 enters 2021 with one major change—the addition of an all-electric powertrain option. The 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge is the Scandinavian automaker’s first mass-market pure electric vehicle, in fact. The Recharge will be sold alongside gasoline versions of the XC40, which carry over largely unchanged, and compete against small luxury crossovers like the Audi Q3, BMW X1, Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class, and Lexus UX. With its electric powertrain, the Recharge is a de facto Tesla Model Y competitor. It’s also priced similar to high-end versions of the Ford Mustang Mach-E, although the two electric crossovers have somewhat different philosophies. In addition to that zero-emission powertrain, the Recharge gets an Android-based operating system, over-the-air (OTA) software update capability for all vehicle systems, and some updates to driver-assist tech. These changes don’t apply to gasoline 2021 XC40 models, but Volvo does plan to add the Android operating system to more vehicles in the future. Since the Recharge is the main new thing for the 2021 XC40, that’s what we focused on for this review. While the gasoline XC40 is available in three trim levels—Momentum, R-Design, and Inscription—with standard all-wheel drive (AWD) in Canada, the Recharge is only offered in a single trim level. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.5L 190 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 187 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower190 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower187 hp @ 4700 rpm |
MPG City28 | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway32 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 190 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 187 hp I4 |
Torque179 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | Torque221 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm |
Horsepower190 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower187 hp @ 4700 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City28 | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway32 |
Interior | |
Leather Seats | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space39.2 cu ft | Cargo Space20.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight3337 lbs | Curb Weight3627 lbs |
Height66.1 in | Height65.3 in |
Length182.1 in | Length174.2 in |
Width73.0 in | Width80.1 in |
Wheelbase104.8 in | Wheelbase106.4 in |
Maximum Payload1358 lbs | Maximum Payload1133 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $25,150 | $33,700 |
Average price | $29,470 | $34,824 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Honda’s compact SUV has been satisfying buyers for more than two decades, with more than five million CR-V’s sold. Such a legacy means the CR-V has long had its wrinkles smoothed out into a comfortable and capable crossover package that’s only downside may be its sheer inoffensiveness. The 2020 model year saw engine and safety upgrades, which improve fuel efficiency and help to make Honda’s bestseller an even better value. | Introduced for the 2019 model year, the Volvo XC40 enters 2021 with one major change—the addition of an all-electric powertrain option. The 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge is the Scandinavian automaker’s first mass-market pure electric vehicle, in fact. The Recharge will be sold alongside gasoline versions of the XC40, which carry over largely unchanged, and compete against small luxury crossovers like the Audi Q3, BMW X1, Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class, and Lexus UX. With its electric powertrain, the Recharge is a de facto Tesla Model Y competitor. It’s also priced similar to high-end versions of the Ford Mustang Mach-E, although the two electric crossovers have somewhat different philosophies. In addition to that zero-emission powertrain, the Recharge gets an Android-based operating system, over-the-air (OTA) software update capability for all vehicle systems, and some updates to driver-assist tech. These changes don’t apply to gasoline 2021 XC40 models, but Volvo does plan to add the Android operating system to more vehicles in the future. Since the Recharge is the main new thing for the 2021 XC40, that’s what we focused on for this review. While the gasoline XC40 is available in three trim levels—Momentum, R-Design, and Inscription—with standard all-wheel drive (AWD) in Canada, the Recharge is only offered in a single trim level. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.5L 190 hp I4 | 2.0L 187 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 190 hp @ 5600 rpm | 187 hp @ 4700 rpm |
MPG City | 28 | 23 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 32 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 190 hp I4 | 2.0L 187 hp I4 |
Torque | 179 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 221 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm |
Horsepower | 190 hp @ 5600 rpm | 187 hp @ 4700 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 28 | 23 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 32 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 39.2 cu ft | 20.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3337 lbs | 3627 lbs |
Height | 66.1 in | 65.3 in |
Length | 182.1 in | 174.2 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 80.1 in |
Wheelbase | 104.8 in | 106.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 1358 lbs | 1133 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | 3500 lbs |
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