2021 Volvo XC40 vs 2022 Buick Enclave

2021 Volvo XC40
2021 Volvo XC40
$33,700MSRP
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2022 Buick Enclave
2022 Buick Enclave
$42,800MSRP
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2021 Volvo XC40
$33,700MSRP
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2022 Buick Enclave
$42,800MSRP
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MSRP

$33,700

MSRP

$42,800

Average price

$35,562

Average price

$43,046

Listings

36

Listings

20
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

8.0 out of 10

Expert reviews

7.0 out of 10
Pros
  • Quiet cabin
  • Great ride quality
  • Spacious
Cons
  • Poor value for money
  • Poor fuel economy

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.

2022 Buick Enclave Reviews Summary

Buick's three-row SUV gets a welcome freshening for the 2022 model year. Updates include new front and rear styling, new wheel designs, and exterior lighting enhancements. Inside, there's a new steering wheel, a restyled centre console with new shifter buttons, and revised seat trim. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto debut, and a new wireless phone charger is now available. But perhaps most importantly, the 2022 Enclave receives desperately needed standard driver-assistance and safety technology.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.0L 187 hp I4

Engine

3.6L 310 hp V6

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

7

Horsepower

187 hp @ 4700 rpm

Horsepower

310 hp @ 6800 rpm

MPG City

23

MPG City

18

MPG Highway

32

MPG Highway

26
2021 Volvo XC40
2021 Volvo XC40
$33,700MSRP
Overview
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2022 Buick Enclave
2022 Buick Enclave
$42,800MSRP
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2021 Volvo XC40
$33,700MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2022 Buick Enclave
$42,800MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
Overview
MSRP
$33,700
$42,800
Average price
$35,562
$43,046
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.5
4.6
Expert reviews

8.0 out of 10

Read full review

7.0 out of 10

Read full review
Pros & cons
Pros
  • Quiet cabin
  • Great ride quality
  • Spacious
Cons
  • Poor value for money
  • Poor fuel economy
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.

Buick's three-row SUV gets a welcome freshening for the 2022 model year. Updates include new front and rear styling, new wheel designs, and exterior lighting enhancements. Inside, there's a new steering wheel, a restyled centre console with new shifter buttons, and revised seat trim. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto debut, and a new wireless phone charger is now available. But perhaps most importantly, the 2022 Enclave receives desperately needed standard driver-assistance and safety technology.
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Popular Features & Specs
Engine
2.0L 187 hp I4
3.6L 310 hp V6
Drive Train
FWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
5
7
Horsepower
187 hp @ 4700 rpm
310 hp @ 6800 rpm
MPG City
23
18
MPG Highway
32
26
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