2021 Volvo XC40 vs 2020 Honda CR-V

2020 Honda CR-V
2020 Honda CR-V
$25,150MSRP
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2021 Volvo XC40
2021 Volvo XC40
$33,700MSRP
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2020 Honda CR-V
$25,150MSRP
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2021 Volvo XC40
$33,700MSRP
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Overview

MSRP

$25,150

MSRP

$33,700

Average price

$29,600

Average price

$35,296

Listings

339

Listings

38
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.5 out of 10

Expert reviews

8.0 out of 10
Pros
  • Great handling
  • Fuel-efficient
Cons
  • Outdated technology
  • Interior materials feel cheap

2020 Honda CR-V Reviews 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.

2021 Volvo XC40 Reviews Summary

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

Engine

2.0L 187 hp I4

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

190 hp @ 5600 rpm

Horsepower

187 hp @ 4700 rpm

MPG City

28

MPG City

23

MPG Highway

34

MPG Highway

32
2020 Honda CR-V
2020 Honda CR-V
$25,150MSRP
Overview
Overview
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2021 Volvo XC40
2021 Volvo XC40
$33,700MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2020 Honda CR-V
$25,150MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2021 Volvo XC40
$33,700MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
Overview
MSRP
$25,150
$33,700
Average price
$29,600
$35,296
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.6
4.5
Expert reviews

7.5 out of 10

Read full review

8.0 out of 10

Read full review
Pros & cons
Pros
  • Great handling
  • Fuel-efficient
Cons
  • Outdated technology
  • Interior materials feel cheap
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
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