Volvo XC40 T2 or Volvo XC40 T4 Each version is intended for a type of customer
Whether for travel or everyday use in the city, Volvo has a car to suit you. The XC40 range, like the rest of the brand’s models, is designed to meet customer needs. For this reason, this SUV has become one of its most attractive vehicles, both in terms of design and accessibility. It is built on the modular CMA platform, which Volvo only uses for the XC40. But which of the XC40 T2 or T4 is interested in buying?
One of the main reasons you’re interested in buying a T2 is because of the price, as it’s the most affordable model in the range; part of 29,900 euros, depending on the finish.
The first impression of the XC40 T2 is positive: both the seating position and the sound insulation are excellent. An example is that with the windows up, the operation of the engine can hardly be appreciated, which sounds much more from the outside.
Under the hood it hides a three-cylinder petrol engine (from the Drive-E family) with a displacement of 1.5 liters and 129 hp. Acceleration from 0-100 km/h takes 10.9 seconds. In addition, it emits 167 g/km (combined). More power is not lacking and its average consumption of 6.5 liters is appreciated, a figure that remains very limited in an SUV.
It hardly transmits vibrations and goes very well with one of its virtues, comfort on the road. It is a very comfortable car to drive, it stands out for its careful finish and quite striking design, in which the central 9″ screen stands out in a vertical position, which has a control similar to that of a ‘smartphone’ . It provides direct access to navigation, multimedia, phone and ‘app’ controls.
The most striking point is the front seats, spacious, very comfortable and with excellent lateral support.
With the T4 we are talking about a more sustainable vehicle in and out of town, as it has a plug-in hybrid system. This system is based on a 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol engine, the same found in the T2 with 129PS and added to an 82PS electric motor, to develop 211PS. With an acceleration from 0-100 km/h in about 8.5 seconds, but especially worthy of a zero-emissions label given its autonomy, which is about 45 km, depending on driving style. It mates an 8-speed automatic gearbox, where the lever stands out, very tractable and comfortable.
Depending on the type of charger, the entire battery (consisting of lithium ions and with a capacity of 10.7 kWh) again has between three and nine hours, which means that those 45 km are sufficient to circulate through the city in the most normal trips . In this Pure mode, the acceleration power and quiet operation stand out.
This crossover is characterized above all by the comfort it offers when driving, where its smooth departure and powerful acceleration stand out. It includes three driving modes: pure electric mode, for zero-emission transportation, hybrid mode, to optimize vehicle efficiency and comfort, and high-power mode, for maximum performance.
If we focus on the interior, like its series brothers, the contemporary design and more durable materials that characterize every detail.
The intuitive and convenient infotainment system offers unprecedented personalization and connectivity that is further enhanced by the Digital Services package.
In conclusion, Volvo’s XC40 range has several options to choose from, these two are very different. The attractive thing about the T2 is the price, even though it only works with a petrol engine, while the T4 has a PHEV system, which makes traveling more efficient and saves fuel.
Source: La Verdad
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