2023 Volvo XC40 vs 2023 Kia Telluride
Overview | |
MSRP$35,890 | MSRP$36,350 |
Average price$52,070 | Average price$43,769 |
Listings46 | Listings8 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews9.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
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2023 Kia Telluride Reviews SummaryKia can barely keep up with demand for the Telluride, and its dealers and customers have told the company not to change a single thing, so you’d think it unnecessary for the automaker to invest a single penny upgrading the popular three-row crossover SUV. Kia would disagree. This year, the 2023 Telluride gets minor styling changes, new technologies, and some off-roading attitude in the form of new X-Line and X-Pro trim levels. We headed to San Antonio, Texas, to sample the Telluride’s new kit. And we remain impressed with this excellent family-size sport-ute. | |
2023 Volvo XC40 Reviews SummaryIn Volvo speak, “40” denotes an entry-level model. While the Swedish automaker no longer rosters the S40 sedan or V40 wagon in North America, the XC40 subcompact crossover remains to compete with the likes of the Audi Q3, the BMW X1, the Lexus UX, and the Mercedes-Benz GLA for aspiring luxury-car owners’ dollars. The XC40 was unveiled in 2017, arriving as a 2019 model, and it hasn’t undergone a redesign since. An all-electric Volvo XC40 Recharge variant joined the lineup as a 2021 model. Volvo’s other current EV, the C40 Recharge, is also broadly similar to the XC40 models, but with a coupe-like body style. For 2023, Volvo gave the XC40 several notable updates, including new mild-hybrid powertrains, revised styling, and the Android-based infotainment system previously seen on the XC40 Recharge and other Volvo models. The mild-hybrid lineup includes base Core, mid-level Plus, and top Ultimate trim levels, with standard B5 all-wheel drive (AWD) drivetrains (the B4 front-wheel drive, or FWD, version offered in the US is not available in Canada). This Volvo XC40 review is based on the Ultimate trim in B5 AWD spec. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.8L 291 hp V6 | Engine2.0L 194 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower291 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower194 hp @ 4800 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway32 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.8L 291 hp V6 | Engine Name2.0L 194 hp I4 |
Torque262 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm | Torque221 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower291 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower194 hp @ 4800 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway32 |
Interior | |
Leather Seats | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space21.0 cu ft | Cargo Space21.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight4134 lbs | Curb Weight3726 lbs |
Height68.9 in | Height65.2 in |
Length196.9 in | Length174.8 in |
Width78.3 in | Width80.1 in |
Wheelbase114.2 in | Wheelbase106.4 in |
Maximum Payload1664 lbs | Maximum Payload925 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $35,890 | $36,350 |
Average price | $52,070 | $43,769 |
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User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 9.0 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Kia can barely keep up with demand for the Telluride, and its dealers and customers have told the company not to change a single thing, so you’d think it unnecessary for the automaker to invest a single penny upgrading the popular three-row crossover SUV. Kia would disagree. This year, the 2023 Telluride gets minor styling changes, new technologies, and some off-roading attitude in the form of new X-Line and X-Pro trim levels. We headed to San Antonio, Texas, to sample the Telluride’s new kit. And we remain impressed with this excellent family-size sport-ute. | In Volvo speak, “40” denotes an entry-level model. While the Swedish automaker no longer rosters the S40 sedan or V40 wagon in North America, the XC40 subcompact crossover remains to compete with the likes of the Audi Q3, the BMW X1, the Lexus UX, and the Mercedes-Benz GLA for aspiring luxury-car owners’ dollars. The XC40 was unveiled in 2017, arriving as a 2019 model, and it hasn’t undergone a redesign since. An all-electric Volvo XC40 Recharge variant joined the lineup as a 2021 model. Volvo’s other current EV, the C40 Recharge, is also broadly similar to the XC40 models, but with a coupe-like body style. For 2023, Volvo gave the XC40 several notable updates, including new mild-hybrid powertrains, revised styling, and the Android-based infotainment system previously seen on the XC40 Recharge and other Volvo models. The mild-hybrid lineup includes base Core, mid-level Plus, and top Ultimate trim levels, with standard B5 all-wheel drive (AWD) drivetrains (the B4 front-wheel drive, or FWD, version offered in the US is not available in Canada). This Volvo XC40 review is based on the Ultimate trim in B5 AWD spec. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.8L 291 hp V6 | 2.0L 194 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Horsepower | 291 hp @ 6000 rpm | 194 hp @ 4800 rpm |
MPG City | 20 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 32 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.8L 291 hp V6 | 2.0L 194 hp I4 |
Torque | 262 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm | 221 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | 291 hp @ 6000 rpm | 194 hp @ 4800 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 32 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 21.0 cu ft | 21.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4134 lbs | 3726 lbs |
Height | 68.9 in | 65.2 in |
Length | 196.9 in | 174.8 in |
Width | 78.3 in | 80.1 in |
Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 106.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 1664 lbs | 925 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | 3500 lbs |
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