2021 Range Rover Evoque vs Volvo XC40 review - what's the best family SUV? | What Car?

[@farisshah4852]

*sees title* XC40 without a doubt.

[@brettwhittingham2058]

I’ve owned an Evoque and and early new model XC60. Had to dispose of the Volvo as the various safety features drove me mad. Slamming brakes on for no apparent reason, constant binging and buzzers going off and I couldn’t get on with the touch screen. My understanding is this system is common to XC40. This was one of the first cars so maybe they’ve sorted the software but mine went back to Volvo a number of times without resolution. The Evoque was reliable (despite all the comments on here) and my only criticism was the gearbox which they have now improved fitting the 8 speed ZF box. I own a pretty new Range Rover and bought that with some trepidation but to date it’s been great in terms of reliability. Just ordered a new Evoque for my wife. You do pay a premium but I really like the quality of the interiors and the issue I had had put me off Volvo for life. When I bought the Volvo I wanted something other than a Range Rover as everyone had one around here. I understand why now.

[@muckspreader1able]

At least with the range rover its safer as it'll spend most of its time stationary at the dealers lol

[@techygeekshome]

I've got an XC40 and nothing comes anywhere near it, awesome car. The infotainment system is brilliant as well, so don't know what this reviewer is on about.

[@techygeekshome]

@Riadh BouguerraI've had no problems with mine.

[@ZoranJager]

Exactly. I've got an XC40 and the Sensus is a way better from anything I have seen so far. My previous car was a 2016 BMW318i, and while its iDrive is great, it is a way behind Sensus.

[@bdf9072]

May i ask which engine did you go with?

[@seanthompson19]

Zoran Jager sensus is terrible Me and someone I know have had nothing but problems. A quick google shows you the issues with it. You are a lucky one. I drive is by far the best

[@aboutagirI]

What about the wind- and engine noise that has been mentioned? Is it really that loud? Which engine did you go with?

[@philipxj1]

love how he thinks the touch screen in the volvo is complicated evan a 5 year old could manage it...

[@Fixin-To]

Philip Thelin Well done Evan!

[@liamsellick6664]

This is true I looked at the Volvo yesterday and I sussed it in about 10 seconds it’s so easy to use

[@xeroxfreak]

Agreed, the evoque’s system is even more complicated with the menus that determine the dials...

[@paulholterhaus7084]

But a wealthy 80 year old would have trouble.....IE..Bring the Grand Kids along.....Paul

[@fredtafel]

How do you know the 5 year olds name is Evan?

[@MichelR67]

Temperature and so on can be controlled by voice so no need to use touch screen.. At every test this is ignored.

[@Clavinovaman]

Yes, but sometimes all people really want to do is turn a knob on a centre console.

[@travelcampervansandmore]

Voice control is very hit and miss.

[@ZoranJager]

@@travelcampervansandmore Well, it may be, if you are unable to speak properly... ;)

[@canto10mosha65]

@@travelcampervansandmore specially if you have a stutter.

[@coops6621]

If you’re planning on keeping it longer than a year get the Swede

[@madcatz3702]

India-owned British company over China-owned Swede company any day

[@nickegerton7220]

Owned a Discovery Sport for 15 months till the squeaks and rattles (which dealer never fixed) drove me mad. Finally gave up and got a XC60, and not a squeak nor rattle to be had. Interior feels a lot more solid in the Volvo.

[@genghisroundstoner1857]

What this reviewer doesn't seem to understand, is that with the Volvo XC40, you set up the AI, then you TALK to the car to control all the functions. You rarely have to take your eyes off the road if you understand this and set the XC40 up correctly! I've had mine for 2 weeks now, and this is the smartest car I've ever known!

[@meenam300zx]

Nothing is better than XC40 and I drove a highlanders for 15 years.

[@shivaniakhil5934]

Lol he was so bias! XC40 has more storage space too. Under driver's seat. He failed to mention wirless charging the sunroof etc. So many details left out. XC40 wins for sure.

[@daaksh8]

He mentioned the sunroof and wireless charging.

[@jzy0104]

So the XC40 pretty much won most of the categories, yet the Evoque still won, with the bonus of looking like a self proclaimed “better off than anyone else” feeling in there head. LOL.

[@TTThedarkknight]

British car and british reviewer

[@aaronmills3105]

I love the Range Rover (especially its interior) and the Volvo but I would have to pick the xc40 there just isn’t another car like it 😍!

[@Clavinovaman]

Yes, the interior of the Evoque is far superior and one of the reasons the Volvo doesn't hold its value so much. The interior of the XC40 is just a mishmash of shapes and materials, with ugly, oversized airvents, undersized buttons and a dreadful infotainment system that looks and sounds naff.

[@aaronmills3105]

Gary J. Wasn’t faulting the Volvos interior actually I jus feel the evoques is a bit better than the Volvos however the Volvo has a lead in other ways ...more ways therefore I would have to choose the xc40 and also the Volvo holds its value very well!

[@Clavinovaman]

@@aaronmills3105 Did you test drive the Evoque 2? Ive driven both and therefore my conclusions are based on first hand experience rather than gut instinct.

[@josingh20]

@@Clavinovaman I cant agree on your opinion of the Sensus system in volvo, I think its one of the easiest to use in the business. Also, residuals are very high still for XC40.

[@chandranshpandey1929]

Yeah every other car looks like range Rover.

[@Gandalf606]

I love the looks of the Evoque .. but still the brand is bugged by reliability problems.

[@Grant0610]

This is a tricky one! Think I would go for XC40. Looks bit more distinctive.

[@Molagmal]

Nice video but why all the hate on the Volvo infotainment system? I've had it in my Volvo for over 2 years now and I think that it's great. Such an awesome way to get rid of that sea of buttons that you get in all other cars. It's what makes modern Volvos unique.

[@marcobresciani544]

i agree is top, i have to too.

[@tastyf1974]

Have xc60 and proves these mugs who review volvo no nothing, easy to use once you know the system and voice control works everything touch one button! They always never mention it 🤣 voice control is safer then looking for dials and buttons

[@Clavinovaman]

You haven't driven a Telsa then? It always makes me giggle when people talk of uniqueness to a particular model or brand, when in reality it is anything but unique. Customers have, to my knowledge, never really complained that they have to turn a knob to turn the aircon up. But manufactures increasingly think that scrolling through menus is a better option. Porsche Macan is full of buttons - brillirant car, many times more sophisticated and brilliant than either the XC40 or Evoque, but you know it will sad day when the Macan is replaced with - no doubt - buttonless interior, replaced with menus and all sorts of things to scroll through to achieve simple things. And its comments like yours that are causing it. _Using a rotary knob on the centre console is the easiest way to change the climate control._ Uniqueness is overplayed. Every single car in, what is in reality, a fluid market, exists uniquely within it.

[@marcobresciani544]

Gary J. Your jobs is to answer all day long to who write a different opinion than your in the commnet? Don’t waist time mate! No one answer you! Best Regards

[@tastyf1974]

Gary j, are you telling me its easier to look down to turn a controller and take your eyes of the road rather then push a button on a steering wheel and say "I'm cold" the volvo puts the heat up or set temperature to 22 as you can with the volvo sensus? Even Audi who own Porsche have moved to screens so I am betting Porsche will follow suit over time. Each to their own i guess but it annoys us owners when an uneducated car reviewer says something is a faff when it clearly is not.

[@brooklynnmiller4442]

The XC40 is literally one of the most beautiful looking cars I have ever seen. Volvo will ALWAYS be my favorite car company when it comes to design. Their cars are sleek, simple and sharp. Totally a head turner without even trying. The XC40 is my dream mom car, hands down.

[@sleepyjoescumbag1663]

Lol

[@johnwhite2143]

I agree those volvos are stunning looking cars my favourite volvo has to be the xc40, then s90 or v90, the two best suvs in my opinion are the kia sportage and volvo xc40 great family suvs but not too big just perfect for family's of 4 or 5 people 👌👍

[@countdracula2360]

cool story bro

[@jesusmariagarciamartinez427]

Muy bien , no te gusta un porche , ni un cupra Has nacido para ser una volvo woman , No sabes lo que te pierdes Comprar un volvo es envejecer al sentarte en el

[@jesusmariagarciamartinez427]

Saludos cordiales Miller me referia a usted

[@jorgecarreonzago4317]

This review seemed a bit biased from the get go, he just ignored the flaws of the Evoque, eg, the cheap looking sets, slow infotainment, less practical, harder suspension...it was too obvious what car would win. Why bother making these "comparison videos" at all? just make a huge commercial for the evoque and that's it.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

Volvos never win these comparisons. Not sure why. Well, maybe not never but hardly ever. I think the Volvo would be quieter with smaller wheels. They always pick the R versions over the quieter Inscription versions.

[@Fran-gl4rh]

I mean like he said the Evoque is only the s while the Volvo has a quite better trim, we had the Evoque in the HSE and it looked soo much better

[@ahmedshabazz1376]

I own a 2020 xc40 t5 r design fully loaded and my car is very fast plus the sound system its the best I ever heard. Volvo it's way better then .. that car.. plus I got free gas when I left the dealership.. 👍👍👍👍👍..

[@gratesream4766]

Without using range rover how could you just say volvo the best

[@boyoncrack313]

@@gratesream4766 He relies on other peoples opinions and ratings

[@hadtobe4502]

Thanks for demonstrating how to empty the bin in the XC40, had no idea beforehand :-)

[@leebarrett9581]

Just ordered the new xc40 plug in hybrid, 265bhp can’t wait

[@chrischadwick3079]

Why does the Evoque sell so well ,the styling is in a league of its own as Jag & Aston Martin.

[@bigbadbear2962]

The evoque doesn’t actually sell that well.

[@greef_karga6402]

@@bigbadbear2962 it does what are you on about mate

[@bigbadbear2962]

@@greef_karga6402 only in the uk tho. In the rest of Europe the Q5, X3 and XC60 sell sometimes twice as many in a month.

[@DANSDEAD]

"you can use voice controls" **laughs in Scottish**

[@brettooops7663]

LR wins this test but the Volvo wins on reliability, I'd choose Volvo everytime

[@vikingpotet]

CAR Reviewers on every car: Eveything is on the screen and I hate that CAR reviewrs on the model 3: i love that everything is on the screen

[@doubleedge372]

i-drive is beat but having an xc90 I can say that the infotainment is easy to use and many frequently used functions are voice activated so not much faff involved in day to day use.

[@hrithik7746]

Don't forget the meridian surround sound

[@jgreen8339]

If you want a burst of speed, just knock it down a few gears using the paddle shifters. The box can't read your mind.

[@AnthonyAAckah]

These days we don't drive cars. We drive computers.

[@JawedHuda]

I'll take the Evoque any day just because of its look.

[@lakshmandalpadado9066]

Looks like an elephant has sat on the roof and the roof has collapsed at the back

[@thozz]

Worth noting... the electric folding rear seats on the XC40 are not available in the UK anymore, so my dealer informed me when I asked where they were, after I picked our car this week..... gutted, as they were a proper useful option to have.... still has electric folding rear head rests though..no point... but despite that its a great car to drive...the phone app is really good option...

[@osiris1802]

The Volvo XC40 anytime ofc - the Range is much MUCH too expensive (extremely over prized) and it just doesn't show good quality for the price. And I can't understand the critics about the climate control being in the Volvo's XC40 central display. I did set the temperatures in my XC40 when I get it from the dealer, set all to automatics and then I NEVER have to change them again... for years. It just works brilliantly. Why should I change it all the time? Seriously, that's just stupid.

[@yuliayane6928]

I have the xc40 now but ordered a brand new range its almost ready and cant wait , waaaay more luxurious

[@04poppop]

I would like to know what are service and maintenance cost? How much costs me each car after lets say 100 000 miles. Which one holds more value, which are more reliable?

[@ashb8508]

It’s pretty clear that Volvo won this comparison- fudging the result only questions your credibility

[@khrobindro731]

Evoque feels more luxurious

[@tally1604]

But the evoque is massively unreliable. It breaks down daily, without any exaggeration. But yeah, it's the best SUV in the looks department, stunning.

[@ValterBerglund1]

@@tally1604 xc40 looks so much better than the evoque end of discussion.

[@greef_karga6402]

@@tally1604 that is an exaggeration. I had the previous generation for 5 years and 120k mileage with no reliability issues

[@vonmaschine3454]

Volvo's vent designer needs a pay rise.

[@NeillyVille]

Great review as always Doug but I'd take the XC40, thanks. Better looking in and outside and way more practical.

[@TheJPHarvey]

hahahahah

[@Clavinovaman]

I've heard others say similar things about the XC40, but I genuinely cannot see it. The rear looks like a Rover 25 facelift from 2003 - even the lettering is positioned the same. That straight line running from the front bonnet to the font doors is just horrible. On many of the 'public review' pages, the most endearing exterior design element seems to be the daytime running lights. All those millions of pounds of investment and the single most interesting element is the daytime running lights? I'm sure the designers are delighted. But it is inside where I have the biggest gripe. Ugly, over designed and oversized airvents with a naff looking and sounding infotainment system in the middle. Couple this with undersized buttons and you have a mishmash of design themes that really doesn't gel. Totally get the practicality though. The interior design was introduced in the XC90 a few years ago where it looked new and fresh. But you don't see many car companies being influenced with that design. It really hasn't aged well and shrinking it to fit the smaller car, it all seems a little busy and squashed. And those are among the reasons why it won't hold its value as much as the Evoque - its much less fussy, classier, nicer materials, clean design and it will age very well.

[@bigbadbear2962]

Gary J. Some people like the Volvo styling, I think the Infotainment system looks great and I find it hard to grasp the concept of using the Range rovers lower screen without drifting off the road.

[@Clavinovaman]

​@@bigbadbear2962. As far as the dual screen is concerned - try it. Honestly, you may well surprise yourself. Works extremely well. The two rotary buttons are much easier to use than the touch screen in the Volvo. ​I agree, of course, that 'style' is a personal thing, but the Volvo is a mishmash of different design themes cobbled together rather than a sophisticated design. The front and rear, for example, bear no design correlation whatsoever - the rear looking like a 16 year old Rover 25 facelift. Which are among the reasons why it doesn't hold its value particularly well. The infotainment is a big let down - even the Kia system looks and sounds better. Even at basic spec, the Evoque hi-fi is fantastic.

[@bigbadbear2962]

Gary J. I sat in the Range Rover while it wasn’t moving, I really couldn’t get used to it.

[@jackwong64]

I didn’t know this size is considered as family car... I had the 2014 Evoque for almost 4years.

[@lewisb5364]

Well done you.

[@MrScottjyi]

The XC40 is clear winner & infotainment is as easy as an IPad. The Evoque’s engine is basically a Ford engine.

[@AWhileHanlin]

that is true my neighbours sounds like a cold ford engine in the mornings

[@ignacioetxebarria5884]

Sorry, but you are wrong. The new ingenium engines are built by Jaguar Land Rover, not by Ford.

[@fse7794]

XC40 is the best looking car on the market

[@davewatts7444]

My days of driving coupes, soft tops and hatchbacks is sadly over. At 75, we both suffer from difficulty getting in and out of the E class coupe, so it's an SUV for us. I asked my beloved which of all the cars we have owned was the most comfortable ( knowing what the answer would be) the s60 she said, and I had to agree, so I think the Volvo for us, but I do like the Evoque's looks and interior

[@lm8348]

I haven’t seen anyone say it yet, so I need to address this immediately. The Volvo’s orange trim is absolutely hideous.

[@SJBatie]

EcSight Games and it’s an option ~£350

[@spaghetti9067]

You can get the normal black in the r design ( orange is an option )

[@lm8348]

Orange is an option?! Honestly I’d have it down as a driving hazard, it’s curdling my eyes

[@jeanferret9497]

Why the chuff are so many reviewers hung up on infotainment? Is the car comfortable, safe, reliable and well bolted together? Does it handle well, stop well and can it handle a speed bump at more than 5mph?

[@johnwhite2143]

Exactly, i go for looks on outside an comfort an space, really dont care about infotainment system size or speed. Just bought a kia sportage 68 plate 1.6 petrol isg2 model in infra red and more thsn than happy with it and economical too get over 40 mpg in the city and 50 mpg going to work, bought this car based on looks outside, size an practicality has an infotainment screen but haven't used it yet, only for radio lol, 😁

[@C_d23]

It’s like one reviewer says it and then it just gets reiterated in other reviews. Completely overlooking other features like voice command that would mitigate any UI problems. Reviewers do the same thing with Tesla vehicles

[@bens1972]

The Volvo badge and the XC40 just exudes class. It's the most ethical car company in the world. Whereas the Range Rover and the Evoque is just a little too showy for my liking. Plus the Volvo is much more reliable than a Range Rover

[@darith770]

ethical? it better be vegan

[@bens1972]

D Ou actually Volvo have announced that the new polestar 2 electric car, which launches next year is all Vegan Expect this to be rolled out as an option on the rest of the manufacturer's range as an alternative to those who choose to be vegan/vegetarian

[@guszetina76]

I'm a Land Rover fan and actually own 2 of them, but this Volvo CX40 is beautiful (I would just change the interior color, don't love that pumpkin orange) and I do believe in this specific case Volvo wins. Of course if we compare the XC60 or XC90 against The Range Rover Velar or the Range Rover Sport I would definitely go with Land Rover.

[@amauryllorens710]

These don’t compare! Im a fan of both but they are simply in different leagues, and definitely call for different types of customers.

[@Kannada_First]

Of course Evoque is the more recent generation. But I ❤️Volvo

[@jay-]

ಕರೆಕ್ಟಾಗ್ ಹೇಳ್ದೆ ಗುರು!

[@Kannada_First]

Jayanth ಯಸ್...ಧನ್ಯವಾದ🙂

[@jillujilsonthomas3132]

@@Kannada_First kannadiga

[@ahmedutuber]

Both are perfect but I prefer XC40

[@DeadRedLipBombshellHutto]

Range rover sucks like BMW'S

[@johnduffy500i]

I understand what all reviewers say about road/wind noise but who drives in silence?

[@petersonongoro1498]

Good question.😁

[@izzybrown8961]

I've just purchased the top spec evoque. Nice car nice drive that's all I'm bothered about, the Volvo is really good I just liked the look of the evoque more. Both fantastic vehicles.

[@muckspreader1able]

Poor old you.We all make crap choices sometimes in life.

[@GK-up2rk]

@@muckspreader1able your just jealous because you couldn’t afford a Range Rover… I’ve got the top spec Evoque and I always get complimented with it, it’s one of the best looking SUV’s on road 🤷🏼‍♂️ maybe one day you’ll get a good enough job to afford one 😢

[@FabianoBirchal]

Well: the Evoque is better in Design (subjective); Interior Quality and Equipment; the XC40 is better in Space, Riding Confort, Performance and Economy; Reliability. It looks clear to me that the XC40 would be the winner, at the end of the test. OBS.: I believe you should have put the cars in an offroad test, also, before giving the final verdict. The Land Rover would stand out, for sure.

[@papaco9561]

Evoque is way more attractive

[@bbbpandan6473]

XC40 a far cheaper than Evoque. There is not fair bring up this two car as comparison.

[@adrianbergqvist8622]

The xc40 is 3 times cheaper

[@TristanSilverwood]

Adrian Bergqvist lmao what kind of world do you live in where the XC40 is three times cheaper

[@erikbrouwer6730]

The Volvo XC40. The Volvo is better in every way even holding its value better. No one is going to use a car like this off-road and if doing so you should not buy the Evoque but one of the other Range/Land Rovers. What also is strange in this review complaining about Apple carplay where the screen in the Evoque is smaller than the one in the Volvo. Getting used to the system in the Volvo is easier. In the Evoque you still need to look down checking is you are in the correct submenu. Safety first?

[@nathanburton710]

Having all the controls routed through the touchscreen just made me decide against the XC40- It seems like a trivial aggravation until you have to drive something like that. You shouldn’t have to go five menus deep to change the fade or turn the bass down. Also if and when that thing glitches out it causes all sorts of unforeseen problems. My current vehicle, will automatically turn the seat and steering wheel heaters on when it’s cold outside. One day my touchscreen was unresponsive and I had a 100 mile commute! I was sweating like crazy and contorting my body while loosely gripping the wheel ( real safe I know) to keep my ass and hands from burning. Eventually I pulled over ( again in cold weather) and found the fuses... what a pain

[@timjones7336]

The XC40’s infotainment system doesn’t even have 3 levels of menu…. Nevertheless; have owned one for the last year & I just need physical controls for air conditioning in additional to media. There’s media controls on both the steering wheel & under the screen which is redundant. There is voice control but it’s not very reliable. I’d also like a portrait orientation for the screen + navigation in the digital dash + a HUD: the screen is too small when showing navigation and I have to glance down and do my left to view directions, which doesn’t feel safe. Other than that, it’s far superior to my previous car: Range Rover Evoque. XC40 has better rear seat space & boot space and “feels” smaller to drive. It’s not as wide as the evoque and j swear is a smaller car, but manages to have far better interior space

[@ZoranJager]

I have just picked up my XC40 last Friday. What an amazing car! My previous car was a 2016 BMW 318i and I can tell you that Volvo's Sensus is a way better from the iDrive. I enjoy using it much, much more.

[@Clavinovaman]

If you go for the Evoque, my advice is do *not* option 21 inch wheels nor the black interior. If you want boring black plastic, get a Volvo, Ford or Skoda The Evoque is available with a lovely blue leather interior, cream and if you are brave enough...burgundy. Looks great with the limited edition paint.

[@jasonsmith1158]

Great review ..... and I agree ..... I prefer the EVOQUE ! 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@80Urfi]

The BMW infotainment system is very very poor compared to Volvo.

[@Clavinovaman]

Hahaha. You're a comedian, Jani? Ah, I thought so... You're going to tell us next that the Volvo is more refined, better built, better residuals, classier and a better buy than a Porsche Macan. _So funny._ Just save up for a little longer and you'll realise just how mediocre the Volvo is.

[@ZoranJager]

@@Clavinovaman No. You're a comedian, Gary. I owe an 2019 XC40 and my previous car was a 2016 BMW 318i. You cannot even compare the Sensus in Volvo with BMW's iDrive. I liked the simplicity and how intuitive iDrive is, but Sensus is the best car system I have seen so far.

[@Clavinovaman]

@@ZoranJager Yes, indeed, some people do like simplicity. But that doesn't make it better. It just makes it simpler.

[@Tom-uc9jv]

Gary J. You just made his point for him

[@paulking5855]

Didn't mention the reliability of the Evoke did he!?!! Had first hand experience of Range Rover Evoke timing chain stretching after 55k!!

[@philwoods3788]

Never heard such a biased and unprofessional view, ....so the Volvo has an entertainment/control system which it turns out is exactly the same working setup as the Land Rover, but because the land rover has two dials to change the heat temperature, its better??... Why would you want two setup screens for starters when the Volvo has it all directly infront of you, without the need to take your eyes directly off the road and look down into the centre of the car as in the case of the Land Rover. Why not point out to people you dont have to have the Lava Orange inserts in the interior. Poor standards of journalism, wont be looking at What Car for advice.

[@jameswarden9136]

I'd have the Volvo XC40

[@lightweight8789]

Me too from Malaysia

[@cp4512]

Good review. Both great cars 👍

[@andressan13]

I prefer the Evoque... 😍

[@spoon16clubsport73]

Thank you really nice reviews.

[@passarapornsrinak5924]

I have A class 200. I Will change to Evoque. What u think its good idé?

[@karlhulme8014]

Is the latest Evoque still likely to have steering rack bolt failure ? It’s all very well talking about cup holders, but the steering rack fault is a £3000 fix.

[@userengland8360]

Why are people so bitter, just cause he’s British does not mean he is biased towards British cars, most British people love to criticise the uk and it’s people almost as much as they love to criticise the weather !

[@soimsha.]

If you installed car seats in the car that would’ve made it a better family car review

[@samuel.fraser]

Why are y’all saying this review is biased? The Evoque has a slightly better infotainment system, better smartphone integration, better off-roading, better rear visibility, & is better value than the XC40. So I don’t know why y’all keep saying *Why did the Evoque win if the XC40 won every category?* even though it didn’t.

[@henrybart6267]

Looking at the A-pillar in the Evoque compared to the XC40, it's like double the size.

[@annazielinski6863]

H B whhhat is the A pillar

[@johnwhite2143]

That xc40 is beautiful but that orange interior will get dirty quick better all black on floor an doors 👍

[@raiicaster6350]

Love evoque .

[@detmer87]

The Volvo XC40 certainly looks nice but it's incredibly tight and cramped inside!

[@BloodySoup74]

We have one and it's actually spacious. For a smaller suv it has a lot more room than it's competitors in its size.

[@aakeister]

Again, as with other reviews of the media systems, you can use the voice activation. What is this obsession with having buttons?

[@0l216]

Range rover is 4×4🔥

[@ydherdn]

Cools.. I hope to have Range Rover Evoque

[@Braselton21]

I don't really get reviewing cars that have such different Price/Performance :/

[@stuarthall2523]

The orange trim will show the muck very quickly.

[@fabriceduchenne7237]

OK & I prefer Range Rover Evoque !!! Thanks

[@rboddington]

You forgot something, the Evoque is simply much better looking than the Volvo. Plus the Volvo does not say, Range Rover, on it.

[@jon4715]

The steel anchors in the xc40 are reason enough for it to win. But really the Volvo is just night and day better, as if it were 10 years ahead

[@SvenTheSveed]

First gen went against XC60, same platform in fact.

[@pedronogueiradias1214]

Just compare range rover p300e phev with autonomy ev for 66km with XC40 , it will look like a car for children. Also if you like to go in an adventure range rover is the best off road car - all terrain response system is amazing volvo for sure will be stuck in the first obstacle

[@stevenmoran4060]

Noticeably you didn’t compare the base spec xc40 against the Evoque. A true comparison should be like for like.

[@maamounbenjabrallah3863]

they are simular in price, that's why

[@jimmeer]

I would go for reliability

[@sleepyjoescumbag1663]

So Chinaman's owned Volvo is reliable?

[@DanLMH]

XC40 still looks rather 'futuristic-y' out, whereas the Evoque looks 'generic-y' in my opinion. Also an XC40 EV is apparently on the way, whereas the Evoque will get PHEV at most.

[@spaghetti9067]

Its arrived

[@pankajnaik2708]

How much is fuel consumption in XC40 ?

[@sugathwanasinghe7630]

My choise is xc40

[@santiagocalderon3261]

The volvo xc40 is still the best in it's class

[@Clavinovaman]

Curious conclusion. It may be quirky and still look reasonably fresh, but if you dig a little deeper, it really is nowhere near the top of the class. THe exterior is a mishmash of shapes, and looks like a facelifted Rover 25 from the rear - even the text is positioned in the same way. The line from the bonnet to the doors looks plain ugly too (0:35). The Volvo is very noisy - both for engine and wind, steering is awful and doesn't offer high quality vegan trim options as the Range Rover does. The interior is also a mishmash of shapes and materials with ugly, oversized air vents and nondescript buttons underneath. The interior design itself is 4 years old and when launched in the XC90, it looked fresh and exciting. But very quickly dated and you'll notice that competitor car companies are not being influenced by the Volvo design - it may be quirky, but lacks deep sophistication. Plus the infotainment sounds and looks naff. Of all the cars I've driven in the last 5 or 6 years, the XC40s system is, by far, the worst. Not to mention that it doesn't hold its value particularly well (potentially due to a number of the issues I highlight above), service costs are higher too... I think that the reviewer was very generous to the XC40. If you after something quirky, it is still a reasonable choice. But if you want something with a much deeper sophistication or engineering excellence, then it doesnt come close to the class leaders.

[@santiagocalderon3261]

@@Clavinovaman well, I see you points however, it's a very practical car, it has a lot of safety features, it might not have the best built quality but the interior design is more exciting than say a gla, it's also more composed than an X1 and it doesn't look as generic as this range rover evoque or even the new Q3 , it also won European car of the year at the 2018 Geneva motor show and let's not even get started on the E pace, the Q3 is possibly the biggest rival in this category and the upcoming GLB looks really promising but the XC 40 still up there

[@Clavinovaman]

@@santiagocalderon3261 As I've mentioned before, you never ever buy a Range Rover with a black interior - if you want black plastic you buy a Ford, a Volvo or a VW. The Range Rover with the blue leather or burgundy leather is stunning and to suggest it is 'generic' is ridiculous. Car Of The Year is over played and it is really insignificant. I think that too for the iPace that won World Car Of The Year. They are meaningless awards that pose no tangible benefit to the owners. How much does it cost, is it built well, is it economical, are the seats comfy, room for kids, infotainment ok, does it hold its value, will I be able to sell it when I want a new car. Those questions are more important to the public than awards. The E-Pace is one of the biggest disappointments of the last 10 years. Terrible car and while the leathers, the infotainment and sound systems, as well as steering and handling are notably better than the XC40, it is trumped at everything else. I like driving cars - even ones I have absolutely no intention of buying, but when I returned to the dealership in Preston after driving the E-Pace, I couldn't believe how sh** the car was. How JLR can make the Evoque so good, yet the E-Pace so bad I find curious.

[@santiagocalderon3261]

@@Clavinovaman It's truly a disappointment as you say, specially since the F pace is a good rounded vehicle, as for the xc40, yes it doesn't handle that well but it has a punchy engine and its not uncomfortable to drive what really sets it apart for me it's how unique it is, I'm not trying to say that the rivals aren't good cause this is a very competitive class but the xc40 ( with this specific trim ) just seems like the most attractive car of the bunch, the only issue is that the R design trim is close in price to the XC60

[@MrMarcob73]

so the xc40 is better in overall, but you say evoque? why😂? ....anyway I bought xc40 T4 inscription, ad overall is better than the evoque! to have the same spec in the evoque you spend 10k euro more, and I tell you what , on road is even cooler than the evoque.

[@Molagmal]

Yea, price quality wise Volvo leads the way. A friend of mine recently got an Audi equivalent to my Volvo, the same kind of kit as on my car cost him almost 20% more and when we are parked side by side people check out my 'weirder choice' first. (This is in the Netherlands not the UK so not sure about the price difference over there)

[@marcobresciani544]

@@Molagmal to me very often people ask me about my xc40, and the comment are: hoo this is a fresh new innovative car, something that you don't get with the germans! also comments from people who have bmw audi merc vw ...is a fact! me to i had in the past germans cars, and i clearly can say that xc40 feels way more spacial in many ways.

[@haciendadad]

The XC40 T5 has 248 hp as compared to 188 Hp on the D4 and a 0 - 60 time of 6.7 sec. The Evoque had an 8.3s time.

[@OTO272]

My apologies to all farmers Living in Chelsea but the reality is if you love your mechanic ! buy Land Rover keeps your EGO higher🥂and your wallet as well.

[@FernsDad]

Fails to mention any safety features of both cars - did the basic spec Range Rover come with all the extra features on a R-Design Pro XC40 such as heated seats, active bending headlights, lane keeping, headlight cleaning with heated washer jets and a heated windscreen. I suspect it doesn't. So with the Volvo you get value for your money, and with the Evoque - you get an image.

[@davidcarvalho8067]

What a poor review Just one example, you say that the Range Rover system is better but confusing at the same time and you need to spend some time adapting 5:32, while on the XC40 it's simpler and easier to get used to. We can see that you just made this comparison to favor the Range Rover in denigrating the XC40, and you could see it as you toss the garbage lid to the rear seats 3:27 and if you don't know why you can remove the lid from the waste bin, it's in order to be able to put a bag, or to make it easier to remove it. The XC40 is far better in every way than the Range Rover.

[@nicolatomasi1981]

No Thanks! Volvo XC40 1609 Kg, Range Rover Evoque 1900 Kg

[@richardhampson2435]

Don't forget the 18month waiting list for anything JLR thanks to their semi-conductor issues.

[@rwg2626]

Volvo def wins, the Peugeot evoke or is it the Citroen beckham will just be for numptys, I have The XC90 and the info display works a treat, only time I touch it is for Seat massage, all the other settings are set and forget

[@Jon-zj2nj]

Robbie Surfer “Peugeot evoke” and “”Citroen beckham”? Who talks like this and why did 8 people even gave this comment the “thumbs up”?! Very odd...

[@llt4726]

@@Jon-zj2nj 🤣🤣🤣I was wondering what am I missing.Very funny though!!

[@ahmedshabazz1376]

Good video 👏🏿

[@Ksa-jy7eb]

The Volvo looks way better so not a hard decision lol.

[@Art-Sin]

Jsks s yuk. U have bad taste.

[@Ellislifts05]

Range Rover will always be my favourite it’s amazing of road and on road it’s luxurious and comfy it’s amazing

[@tarielalaindon8214]

So is the Volvo XC40...it also fares very well in cold and snowy weather. When everyone was skidding left, right & centre, I had no problems driving in my XC40 confidently...

[@BMH1965]

Both are style over function - wouldn't touch either as a family vehicle: get a 'normal' estate (wagon) car.