2021 Volvo XC40 vs 2021 Hyundai Palisade

2021 Volvo XC40
2021 Volvo XC40
$33,700MSRP
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2021 Hyundai Palisade
2021 Hyundai Palisade
$32,675MSRP
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2021 Volvo XC40
$33,700MSRP
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2021 Hyundai Palisade
$32,675MSRP
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MSRP

$33,700

MSRP

$32,675

Average price

$33,509

Average price

$37,790

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49

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98

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User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

8.0 out of 10

Expert reviews

9.0 out of 10

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.

2021 Hyundai Palisade Reviews Summary

Critically acclaimed and selling well, the 2021 Hyundai Palisade enters its sophomore year with more standard equipment, expanded infotainment capabilities, and a new luxury-themed trim level.

The 2021 Palisade lineup includes Essential, Preferred, Luxury, and the new Ultimate Calligraphy trim, with pricing ranging from an MSRP of $41,399 to $54,899 Canadian—not including a destination charge of $1,925. For this review, we evaluated a Palisade Ultimate Calligraphy, which is priced at the top end of that spectrum.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.0L 187 hp I4

Engine

3.8L 291 hp V6

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

8

Horsepower

187 hp @ 4700 rpm

Horsepower

291 hp @ 6000 rpm

MPG City

23

MPG City

19

MPG Highway

32

MPG Highway

26
2021 Volvo XC40
2021 Volvo XC40
$33,700MSRP
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2021 Hyundai Palisade
2021 Hyundai Palisade
$32,675MSRP
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2021 Volvo XC40
$33,700MSRP
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Overview
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2021 Hyundai Palisade
$32,675MSRP
Overview
Overview
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Overview

MSRP
$33,700
$32,675
Average price
$33,509
$37,790
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Ratings & Reviews

User reviews
4.5
4.6
Expert reviews

8.0 out of 10

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9.0 out of 10

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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.

Critically acclaimed and selling well, the 2021 Hyundai Palisade enters its sophomore year with more standard equipment, expanded infotainment capabilities, and a new luxury-themed trim level.

The 2021 Palisade lineup includes Essential, Preferred, Luxury, and the new Ultimate Calligraphy trim, with pricing ranging from an MSRP of $41,399 to $54,899 Canadian—not including a destination charge of $1,925. For this review, we evaluated a Palisade Ultimate Calligraphy, which is priced at the top end of that spectrum.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
2.0L 187 hp I4
3.8L 291 hp V6
Drive Train
FWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
5
8
Horsepower
187 hp @ 4700 rpm
291 hp @ 6000 rpm
MPG City
23
19
MPG Highway
32
26
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