2021 Volvo XC40 vs 2021 Volkswagen ID.4
Overview | |
MSRP$33,700 | MSRP$39,995 |
Average price$34,824 | Average price$36,350 |
Listings43 | Listings4 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
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. | |
2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Reviews SummaryThe “Dieselgate” emissions scandal forced Volkswagen to double down on electric cars, and now we’re finally seeing the first result of that: the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 electric crossover. VW has made an electric car before, but its last attempt, the e-Golf, was built to satisfy emissions standards, not rack up sales. It was barely advertised, and it was sold only in certain locations. With the ID.4, it will launch in the three largest Canadian EV markets—British Columbia, Quebec, and Ontario—and will even be built in North America, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, starting in 2022. Volkswagen views the ID.4 as a rival not to other EVs, but to mainstream gasoline vehicles like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. Being late to the party means there are already several other EVs trying to coax new-car buyers away from internal combustion, however. If you want a reasonably priced EV, the Nissan Leaf, Hyundai Kona Electric, and Kia Niro EV already exist, and General Motors has the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV—a new variant of the Chevy Bolt EV with a crossover body style similar to the Volkswagen. Our test car was an ID.4 1st Edition, a U.S.-only model released to commemorates the car’s launch. Its closest Canadian equivalent is the ID.4 RWD Pro with the Statement Package. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 187 hp I4 | Engine201 hp Electric |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower187 hp @ 4700 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity82 kWh |
MPG City23 | MPG City104 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway89 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)8 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 187 hp I4 | Engine Name201 hp Electric |
Torque221 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower187 hp @ 4700 rpm | Horsepower |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)8 hours |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity82 kWh |
MPG City23 | MPG City104 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway89 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather Seats |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space20.7 cu ft | Cargo Space30.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight3627 lbs | Curb Weight4517 lbs |
Height65.3 in | Height64.4 in |
Length174.2 in | Length180.5 in |
Width80.1 in | Width72.9 in |
Wheelbase106.4 in | Wheelbase108.9 in |
Maximum Payload1133 lbs | Maximum Payload1347 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $33,700 | $39,995 |
Average price | $34,824 | $36,350 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 out of 10Read full review |
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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. | The “Dieselgate” emissions scandal forced Volkswagen to double down on electric cars, and now we’re finally seeing the first result of that: the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 electric crossover. VW has made an electric car before, but its last attempt, the e-Golf, was built to satisfy emissions standards, not rack up sales. It was barely advertised, and it was sold only in certain locations. With the ID.4, it will launch in the three largest Canadian EV markets—British Columbia, Quebec, and Ontario—and will even be built in North America, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, starting in 2022. Volkswagen views the ID.4 as a rival not to other EVs, but to mainstream gasoline vehicles like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. Being late to the party means there are already several other EVs trying to coax new-car buyers away from internal combustion, however. If you want a reasonably priced EV, the Nissan Leaf, Hyundai Kona Electric, and Kia Niro EV already exist, and General Motors has the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV—a new variant of the Chevy Bolt EV with a crossover body style similar to the Volkswagen. Our test car was an ID.4 1st Edition, a U.S.-only model released to commemorates the car’s launch. Its closest Canadian equivalent is the ID.4 RWD Pro with the Statement Package. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 187 hp I4 | 201 hp Electric |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 187 hp @ 4700 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 82 kWh | |
MPG City | 23 | 104 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 89 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 8 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 187 hp I4 | 201 hp Electric |
Torque | 221 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm | |
Horsepower | 187 hp @ 4700 rpm | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 8 hours | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 82 kWh | |
MPG City | 23 | 104 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 89 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 20.7 cu ft | 30.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3627 lbs | 4517 lbs |
Height | 65.3 in | 64.4 in |
Length | 174.2 in | 180.5 in |
Width | 80.1 in | 72.9 in |
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 108.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 1133 lbs | 1347 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | |
2021 Volvo XC40 for Sale
2021 Volvo XC40 for Sale
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