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WORSE BETTERVo lvo XC 40
The XC40 competes in the entry-level luxury SUV class. The T5 trim
we tested comes standard with AWD and a 248-hp turbocharged
four-cylinder that packs a decent punch. Front-wheel-drive T4 ver-
sions use a 187-hp, 2.0-liter turbo engine. Like other Volvos, the ride
is stiff, and the engine has a coarse growl. Worse, the controls, such
as the electronic gear selector and infotainment system, are unintui-
tive and frustrating to operate. Handling is mundane but secure. The
cabin is nicely furnished, and the front seats are very comfortable.
Automatic emergency braking is standard. Other available features
include rear cross traffic warning with braking assist, a 360-degree
camera, and Volvo’s Pilot Assist driver assist system, which combines
adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assist.Overall Score 59
Predicted Reliability 02
Owner Satisfaction 04
Road-Test Score 71
Front-Crash Prevention Std./ 05Base Price: $33,700-$40,250
Body Styles: 4-door SUV
Trim Lines: Inscription, Momentum,
R-Design
Drive Wheels: Front, AWD
Seating: 2 front, 3 rear
Engines: 2.0-liter 4 turbo (187 hp);
2.0-liter 4 turbo (248 hp)
Transmissions: 8-speed automaticLength (in.)..................... 174
Width (in.) ......................73
Height (in.) ......................65
Wheelbase (in.) .................106
Weight (lb.) .................. 3,785
% weight front/rear ...........58/42Max. Load (lb.) .................925
Cargo Volume, cu.ft............. 25.5
Towing Capacity (lb.) ..........3,500Regular or premium
CR overall mpg ..................24 Worse than average16 17 1802
Vo lvo S9 0
Though plush and ornate, the S90 falls short of the refinement
expected of a midsized luxury sedan, due to the stiff ride and gruff-
sounding engine. Only four-cylinder engines are available. The
316-hp supercharged and turbocharged T6 pulls strongly, but accel-
eration falls below class expectations. We measured a respectable
23 mpg overall in our tests. The base T5 version uses a 250-hp tur-
bocharged four-cylinder. All-wheel drive is available only on the T6.
Handling is sound but ordinary. The roomy cabin is gorgeous, with
supportive seats, but the iPad-like touch screen proves frustrating to
use. Automatic emergency braking, including pedestrian and large
animal detection, is standard, as is Drive Assist, which gives the car
limited self-steering capability. The V90 is the wagon version.Overall Score 56
Predicted Reliability 01
Owner Satisfaction 04
Road-Test Score 73
Front-Crash Prevention Std./ 05Base Price: $47,350-$68,750
Body Styles: sedan
Trim Lines: T5 Inscription, T5
Momentum, T6 Inscription, T6
Momentum, T8 Plug-in
Drive Wheels: Front, AWD
Seating: 2 front, 3 rear
Engines: 2.0-liter 4 turbo (250 hp);
2.0-liter 4 turbo and supercharged
(316 hp); 2.0-liter 4 turbo and super-
charged hybrid (407 hp)
Transmissions: 8-speed automaticLength (in.)..................... 195
Width (in.) ......................74
Height (in.) ......................57
Wheelbase (in.) .................116
Weight (lb.) ..................4,085
% weight front/rear ...........56/44Max. Load (lb.) ................ 950
Cargo Volume, cu.ft............... 14
Towing Capacity (lb.) ..........3,500Premium
CR overall mpg ..................23Much worse than
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