2021 Volvo XC40 vs 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe

2021 Chevrolet Tahoe
2021 Chevrolet Tahoe
$44,000MSRP
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2021 Volvo XC40
2021 Volvo XC40
$33,700MSRP
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2021 Chevrolet Tahoe
$44,000MSRP
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2021 Volvo XC40
$33,700MSRP
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MSRP

$44,000

MSRP

$33,700

Average price

$62,932

Average price

$34,824

Listings

32

Listings

43
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

8.5 out of 10

Expert reviews

8.0 out of 10

2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Reviews Summary

The full-size SUV segment is a relatively small one, and Chevrolet dominates it. The Tahoe, and its extended-length twin, the Suburban, account for about half of all big SUV sales despite competitive shortcomings in terms of interior comfort, cargo space, and towing capability. With the all-new 2021 Chevy Tahoe (and Suburban), two of those three flaws are resolved. At the same time, the 2021 Tahoe gets a big upgrade in terms of driving dynamics, technology, and innovation.

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

5.3L 355 hp V8

Engine

2.0L 187 hp I4

Drive Train

4X2

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

6

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

355 hp @ 5600 rpm

Horsepower

187 hp @ 4700 rpm

MPG City

15

MPG City

23

MPG Highway

20

MPG Highway

32
2021 Chevrolet Tahoe
2021 Chevrolet Tahoe
$44,000MSRP
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2021 Volvo XC40
2021 Volvo XC40
$33,700MSRP
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Overview
OverviewShop Now
2021 Chevrolet Tahoe
$44,000MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2021 Volvo XC40
$33,700MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
Overview
MSRP
$44,000
$33,700
Average price
$62,932
$34,824
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.8
4.5
Expert reviews

8.5 out of 10

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8.0 out of 10

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Summary
The full-size SUV segment is a relatively small one, and Chevrolet dominates it. The Tahoe, and its extended-length twin, the Suburban, account for about half of all big SUV sales despite competitive shortcomings in terms of interior comfort, cargo space, and towing capability. With the all-new 2021 Chevy Tahoe (and Suburban), two of those three flaws are resolved. At the same time, the 2021 Tahoe gets a big upgrade in terms of driving dynamics, technology, and innovation.

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
5.3L 355 hp V8
2.0L 187 hp I4
Drive Train
4X2
FWD
Seating Capacity
6
5
Horsepower
355 hp @ 5600 rpm
187 hp @ 4700 rpm
MPG City
15
23
MPG Highway
20
32
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