2023 Volvo XC40 vs 2023 Toyota Sequoia
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MSRP$59,865 | MSRP$36,350 |
Listings6 | Listings31 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
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2023 Toyota Sequoia Reviews SummaryBenefactor of a long-overdue redesign, the 2023 Toyota Sequoia is an improved full-size SUV in every way except for the full-size SUV part of the equation. Though the 2023 Sequoia is about the same size as the outgoing model on the outside, it shrinks on the inside to make room underneath the cabin for a standard hybrid powertrain. As a result, the third-row seat is best reserved for kids, and cargo space is on par with midsize crossovers such as the Kia Telluride and Volkswagen Atlas rather than full-size rivals like the Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Expedition, and Jeep Wagoneer. | |
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 | |
Engine3.4L 437 hp V6 Hybrid | Engine2.0L 194 hp I4 |
Drive Train4X2 | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower437 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower194 hp @ 4800 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity1.9 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City21 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway32 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.4L 437 hp V6 Hybrid | Engine Name2.0L 194 hp I4 |
Torque583 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm | Torque221 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower437 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower194 hp @ 4800 rpm |
Drivetrain4X2 | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity1.9 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City21 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway32 |
Interior | |
Leather Seats | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space22.3 cu ft | Cargo Space21.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight5620 lbs | Curb Weight3726 lbs |
Height74.5 in | Height65.2 in |
Length208.1 in | Length174.8 in |
Width79.8 in | Width80.1 in |
Wheelbase122.0 in | Wheelbase106.4 in |
Maximum Payload1730 lbs | Maximum Payload925 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity9520 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity9520 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $59,865 | $36,350 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.7 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Benefactor of a long-overdue redesign, the 2023 Toyota Sequoia is an improved full-size SUV in every way except for the full-size SUV part of the equation. Though the 2023 Sequoia is about the same size as the outgoing model on the outside, it shrinks on the inside to make room underneath the cabin for a standard hybrid powertrain. As a result, the third-row seat is best reserved for kids, and cargo space is on par with midsize crossovers such as the Kia Telluride and Volkswagen Atlas rather than full-size rivals like the Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Expedition, and Jeep Wagoneer. | 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 | 3.4L 437 hp V6 Hybrid | 2.0L 194 hp I4 |
Drive Train | 4X2 | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Horsepower | 437 hp @ 5200 rpm | 194 hp @ 4800 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity | 1.9 kWh | |
MPG City | 21 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 32 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.4L 437 hp V6 Hybrid | 2.0L 194 hp I4 |
Torque | 583 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm | 221 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | 437 hp @ 5200 rpm | 194 hp @ 4800 rpm |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 1.9 kWh | |
MPG City | 21 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 32 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 22.3 cu ft | 21.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5620 lbs | 3726 lbs |
Height | 74.5 in | 65.2 in |
Length | 208.1 in | 174.8 in |
Width | 79.8 in | 80.1 in |
Wheelbase | 122.0 in | 106.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 1730 lbs | 925 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 9520 lbs | 3500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 9520 lbs | |

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