2021 Tesla Model Y vs 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge, drag and roll race!

[@keithmonson5492]

No, the XC40 P8 doesn't have a sport mode. It does have two drive modes though. The standard, or One Pedal drive which you would toggle on or off in the Driving menu, or the non-One Pedal, I.e., when you are not in One Pedal which is similar to the MYLR 'Roll' mode. There is more acceleration in the non-One Pedal drive mode on the XC40 P8 because you do not have the motor breaking or regeneration effect. As an owner of a XC40 and also a M3SR+ I am very familiar with both vehicles. You should get more familiar with a vehicle before you say things like it is complicated to see your modes because it is the same in both Tesla and Volvo. You go into the menu and select what you want. PS Volvo XC40 P8 also has an off-road mode, not that such is necessary because who would take a $60k EV off-roading given the lack of any real ground clearance or true off-road suspension. Just my two cents

[@vc8160]

To be honest honest….I think it was more than your 2 cents worth!

[@mustangraf]

@@vc8160 no

[@whateveriam12]

There is an offroad mode.

[@brandon197sf]

Which vehicle do you prefer?

[@keithmonson5492]

@@brandon197sf That's just it - Tesla has great tech and far surpasses any OEM right now with the BMS, range ,etc. OEMs are all playing catch up in my and my spouse's opinion on the tech side. The Volvo is a way better car though. The doors close right, lines match up, it just feels better (it is hard to do better than Volvo seats though). I am biased though as I traded in my Volvo S60 for the XC40 P8 that we own now. Now that we have had both vehicles for over a year we are confident in either option. It just matters what you prefer or will deal with. If range anxiety is real for you and you like Tesla' simplistic minimal cabin and charging infrastructure - it's a great choice - enjoy. If you like Volvo's safety track record and the sustainability and the reputation of Volvo standing behind its vehicles and you just love the Scandinavian design that is great too. For me it was Volvo - why - 1) it is taller throughout the vehicle (all the way to the back) and allows my Great Dane to sit down in the back without hitting his head like it would have in the Model Y, 2) I trust Volvo; I believe the commitment to go 100% electric and have sustainability in its supply chain puts Volvo in the place where it has to, has to stand by these vehicles and work with its owner group (as Tesla did in its beginnings) to be successful, 3) I didn't want something that looks different - I love that people do a double take noticing wait that's electric because it doesn't look like it has to be electric, 4) Volvo quality and design - the seats are amazing and traveling 600 miles to family on the coast went off very well with all charging stops successful (though 2 phone calls to EA had to be made to make them such), 5) Google Android Automotive OS (different from Android Auto app) integrating Google voice commands in with the car - "hey Google set temperature to 20 degrees Celsius" and the car AC unit shifts to 20. - It just works. Now - it is not perfect, but I will deal with the little things and my spouse will always want to take the Volvo when we go out on date night or running errands around town on the weekend, but wants their Tesla for their every day driving and for long road trips (a little more faith in Tesla's charging network).

[@GodsloveMuzik]

Well this was a quiet but yet an electrifying race.

[@ayyubjackson]

....lol

[@shanewilfon6860]

Electronic cars suc😂

[@aditthomas7853]

@@shanewilfon6860 its better for environment just install some realistic speakers

[@hdtvkeith1604]

The Volvo has a speed limiter that I am sure is hurting it on these runs,

[@conditioningclinic]

Can it be deactivated?

[@hdtvkeith1604]

@@conditioningclinic Not that I am aware of, Volvo being safety focused I am sure does it for practical reasons.

[@jonaskristensen3066]

D5t5 vdash remove the speed limiter

[@makkeyn]

@@jonaskristensen3066 are you sure its working on p8?

[@jonaskristensen3066]

@@makkeyn 100% check out on KZbin

[@jimwallace4164]

Ha! that last flyby was outstanding. Have to admit though, the finish line camera definitely lacks excitement when there is no exhaust note. Good stuff and hope you had a tow truck following you home!

[@rogerdavison9113]

the volvo is limited to 112mph, so the tesla will pull away once that mph is reached.

[@davidcoro27]

At last, a challenge for the model y. I love the Volvo.

[@halldorarni22]

true, but a LR with the performance boost or a performance model y would smoke it to be fair

[@miceatah9359]

@@halldorarni22 if it doesnt fall apart on its way to the track that is also price...

[@halldorarni22]

@@miceatah9359 Yeah that will definetly not happen. pleanty of problems with volvos in my experience and none so far with Tesla

[@markus_stromberg]

Well your personal experience does not fair up to unbiased statistics. Consumer reports gives the edge to Volvo.

[@davidcoro27]

@@markus_stromberg I don’t understand your point?

[@donpelucas292]

Drag racing without the noise, smoke and fumes - just the rush of air. The times, they are a changing.

[@php97200]

You will compare electric without giving their charging status? Surprising since the charge rate influences the power available depending on the model.

[@israelmuniz5038]

Sport mode can be added to the Tesla for 2K its called acceleration boost

[@manujha4758]

Nice one Sam. Can we please also have timings and final speeds ? Also, please try half miles if the track allows. Thanks!

[@adventurer4188]

Late update, I own one of those, Model Y LR is 425hp, 475tq instant, many did not know this back then, my neighbor has the non long range and couldn’t keep up a race.

[@garybean2205]

interesting to view. Not much more exciting or practical than just weighing the vehicles. Let's see the reliability records after some years and the customer support Volvo has compared to absent support from Tesla.

[@AlanMyronPrivate]

All I can say, is I have had a very nice experience with Tesla service: They delivered my car, and called me after delivery to answer any questions after a week of ownership, and haven’t had the need to see them again.

[@Shiftheads]

I've had my charger stop working and two glass replacements and every time tesla service center has been great and given me a loaner. Not much more i could ask for there.

[@dandronemoan4041]

Let’s not forget the MYLR has an optional acceleration boost @ $2k which drops the 0-60 down to 4.2s

[@CrazyWeeMonkey]

which means they're pruposely limiting the power on the standard software...

[@ctproductionscurtis]

@@CrazyWeeMonkey you would think that way but it's actual the opposite the devs and engs found a way to get more performance out of the car after it was in production and instead of like most car companies just waiting til next year model and call it new. They put it out for only 2k to upgrade your car.

[@UnobtaniumsQuickReviews]

The Volvo C40 does 4.2 0-60 as well, per Motortrend.

[@sammyg4806]

This was an interesting race. I would prefer the Volvo (I like CSUVs). My wife likes Volvo’s too, but we live in a place where there are not a lot of charging stations for these vehicles, and Volvo is going that route. But I love those interiors. Very good race!

[@calvinyeoh9838]

You can buy a hybrid recharge before but it got discontinued a few months ago

[@fr3238]

Now add the Acceleration boost to the Y - I just did and it altered the car!

[@vc8160]

Really? Who would have thought!

[@PutsOnSneakers]

Volvo wins my heart every single bit of the way

[@drskywhite]

I own 2021 XC40 recharge for over a year now. Love the dynamics of this car, very stable due to low center of gravity. Volvo feels solid vs Tesla. I'd be interested to see comparison data on survival rate after crash! Volvo is safety.

[@Shiftheads]

Well the Model y has been named the safest car in the world by more than one agency. Also had the least likely chance of injury as well. Volvos are safe but Tesla has been making the safest vehicles in the world since Model 3 came out

[@drskywhite]

@@Shiftheads Really! I have heard otherwise from the real Tesla owners on the ground!

[@michaelfletcher1224]

Why the heck would you drag race in chill mode? Lol

[@ramonaboston3161]

When does the Volvo governor kick in?

[@marcianunes2028]

Here in South Brazil, I bought XC40 PURE ELECTRIC and it'll arrive in may 10th, 2022. My actual car is Volvo XC60 hybrid. Recharge in Home, Car Parking and Shoppings Thank you for test. Marcia from Brazil

[@redReiRei]

XC40 is limited to 180km/h unfortunately, so it loses to the Y which has a higher top speed. Volvo basically limited all of their new cars to 180km/h which is a bummer for autobahn people The polestar fortunately has a higher top speed, and better range - only downside is that it's more cramped

[@SamCarLegion]

Didn’t know it

[@yatsie3635]

In europe atleast you can pay 500 euros to remove the 180 km/h speed limiter from it.

[@BlackPawGaming]

Well not everyone go more than 180 anyway. Except being in Germany.

[@ASTATOSTASOS]

75kW battery and 200km less for Volvo in Range

[@bello.william]

Not justifying but it is a havier car too. I love testla for the software but the interior are kind of simple for the price. IMO

[@ShenghongZhang]

Is it better drag coefficient or higher HP or both, that helped the Tesla?

[@99a21]

gear ratio and drag+much higher top speed of Tesla. The competitors are keeping with Tesla and I like this fact.

[@Delvin_nivled]

Cant wait to see a EV6 vs Ioniq 5 vs Model Y race

[@evtomofnorway8674]

Think the EV6 will take it because of the drag koeffisient and more. And next year comes the EV6 GT…, say no more 😊

[@mmirl9859]

Naa. ITS GONNA be who's battery is bigger now

[@PS5ProGaming23]

My boy Manny throwing it down! The lack of engine noise is disconcerting for me haha. Red gang! ♨️ I like the opening visuals and basic stats like MSRP. Would like to see the old opening music back and the MSRP in CAD as, that's where it's filmed and sometimes prices vary for the Canadian market. Cheers.

[@ASTATOSTASOS]

What's the point of testing Chill Mode which reduces power and no one is driving on Chill Mode, only Standard

[@UnobtaniumsQuickReviews]

Lots of people drive in chill mode based on forum posts etc.

[@markus_stromberg]

Aerodynamics in the Volvo is not favorable. Recently test drove the c40 twin motor and it has all the performance you need. Quality is excellent as well.

[@dutchuncle3310]

Volvo has never made a car based on performance it’s always been safety first, a average performing safe car to transport a family.

[@UnobtaniumsQuickReviews]

Volvo literally has a tuner division (Polestar), as well as a race team (Cyan Racing).

[@dutchuncle3310]

@@UnobtaniumsQuickReviews Even Volvo’s R version isn’t a pure performance car, all safety precautions remain even it detracts from pure performance.

[@theyoutubeofmyname]

If NIO comes to the US maybe that would be a good match up.

[@php97200]

I'm ok with Keith Monson. It's not when you take a test that you have to familiarize yourself with a vehicle...

[@10pm63]

4:35 Lol - they were sure the Tesla would win and put the GoPro on facing backwards. Next you see the GoPro on the Volvo - facing forward 🤣 Got to empty shots.

[@SamCarLegion]

That’s because we do test runs you silly

[@pawpawbandit3871]

Funny enough...when gasoline vehicles were first chosen over electrics... there were relatively much less traffic on the roads - and so we weren't starting and stopping in traffic all the time...it was more or less a way to get from the outskirts of town into town and back out, or from town to town. That use today - me driving in rural old roads with a 30 year old Swedish car, is still a very fun and not terribly inefficient drive... but as we've piled people and cars into the world, we've created a new environment of urban traffic - stop and go, where fast starts and stop are common - and this is outrageously inefficient for the gas engine, and presents enormous wear and tear on older gas engines and transmissions. Electric cars are the ultimate solution for urban driving - some of it is because the nature of our driving environment has changed so much. What made me think about this is watching these drag race quietly and realizing this was relatively harmless to the cars compared to the stress this would cause the average ice vehicle

[@johnwhite2143]

Tesla might be quicker once up to speed but I'd definitely choose the Volvo, lovely car 👌👍

[@killerjoker8951]

Please Mercedes Mercedes AMG GTR and Porsche and BMW and Audi roll race waiting

[@hptan-dp1ww]

Volvo for life !

[@MalamIbnMalam]

Which Model Y is this? Performance or Long Range?

[@SamCarLegion]

Long range

[@proto12qs]

@@SamCarLegion acceleration boost?

[@maxou5757]

@@proto12qs it does not. Otherwise it would say SPORT instead of STANDARD on acceleration modes :P

[@Testlabro]

Try to get your hands on a m235/m240 coupe

[@Harry_Larsson]

Volvo doesn’t prioritize to have super fast sporty cars. Volvo prioritize safety

[@adventurer4188]

Should start up some Tesla vs the Hyundai EV6 or similar.

[@disneyfan9099]

I do love my XC40 Recharge. It has a lot of issues but I love driving it.

[@collosus81lash98]

Can I ask what kind of issues? Should I rethink the recharge?

[@Jmalher]

I've got one too. But no issues apart from those intrinsic to EV's generally. It is fun to drive, comfortable, and has surprising oomph from stop. If the range were maybe 40 miles more, it'd be the ideal car.

[@makkeyn]

@@collosus81lash98 he is spamer. and thats it

[@Aamir.Jamari]

Tesla model s plaid maybe a race

[@DrDajom]

At what speed did the Tesla pass the Volvo?

[@GoatedFart29355]

82 mph

[@DeepztBlu]

And this is why I got a performance Y.

[@tiborkosasr2108]

and because you're brainwashed

[@DeepztBlu]

​@@tiborkosasr2108 brainwashed? it's because I like to gap just about everyone in a EV SUV, and there were no good alternatives back in 2021.

[@raphaelfrancis4509]

The aero of that Volvo is worse... The Tesla is better at cutting through the air. The Volvo bangs into it and tells it to move.

[@Yondaily]

No it’s not the Volvo is way better than Tesla. Volvo is pure luxury Tesla is just a brand that doesn’t care about how long there cars last. Or how long the paint and electrical parts are

[@dv2427]

@@Yondaily period tell him again

[@dv2427]

VOLVOS ARE BETTER AND TESLA SUCKS

[@Relansls]

@@Yondaily Volvo sucks

[@Relansls]

@@dv2427 Volvo sucks that's why Tesla's sells 10x more

[@herehere3935]

Tesla was born on a newly designed BEV platform in house technology....safe a lot of weight. Weight difference between Volvo and Tesla are the huge gap as cars run by in term of acceleration and consumption. No one can beat Tesla about that. Unless anyother car manufacturer started to build their own BEV car from the ground up. But! Tesla just go ahead for another step in the new machine JIG design. I can't remember what it's called and it's gonna safe production cost a lot but I'm not sure it's gonna also safe car weight or not...let's see.

[@gregnorris8279]

Did you try putting the car into ‘all wheel drive’ which better uses the motors for power

[@samplays7972]

Can you please race with an Altima VC turbo 2.0t they’re very quick.

[@paulholterhaus7084]

Is that gas.???......UGH.................Paul

[@luigirigattoni9648]

How fast we drive in US...? Volvo has a speed limit: 110mph. Why should i need a sportmode...? I love the Volvo!

[@Wileylikethehawk]

I have a C40, my brother has the Tesla. The Volvo is very very fast - probably a bit quicker off the line though there isn’t much in it. The Volvo is a much prettier car, though, and way nicer inside. And also not everyone has one :) The Tesla has a wayyyy better infotainment system and much longer range. The way I look at it the Volvo is a better car (which just happens to be electric), and the Tesla is a better ground up electric car.

[@maxflight777]

There is only one car that you could make a long journey in.

[@justtestingonce]

Not anymore!

[@bitsorbytes]

Xc40 uses way more "fuel" compared to the model Y. So model Y it is!

[@willriley1619]

Do an off road test of these 2 cars.

[@robertcanha3111]

what color was that volvo ? seems to change colors

[@jasonw8124]

With no engine sounds, EV racing videos are way less interesting. I'm sure it's fun from inside the vehicles though!

[@Umuliuz]

Yeah I watched the Plaid go around Nürnburg ring, and it was a whole lot of tyres screaming for help. Was weird to watch.

[@WoodLox]

Love my petro’s but plug in as well. Tesla’s controller, battery cell and motors output is continuous Kw, very linear. Volvo seems to have discrepancies from peak to continuous variations. Definitely can see the superior platform.

[@rvind92g]

The Volvo is electronically speed limited, and acceleration tails off closer to the limiter. I wonder what the results would be if it wasn't speed limited.

[@tilakchowdary8747]

Well this is a well make up. Best comparison comes if you test Volvo XC alone for 3 times and record the time and then do the same with Tesla now you compare both

[@brucebolduc3403]

Looking forward to ethos. My wife got the recharge. I have a model 3+ Tesla will win.

[@brucebolduc3403]

Great video. The Volvo is much more like a conventional car inside. Now if the Tesla had acceleration boost or was the performance version. Also the Volvo range is much shorter and has fewer charge options

[@brucebolduc3403]

@Catholic Firefighter Volvo is also eligible for us federal tax credit.

[@brucebolduc3403]

@Catholic Firefighter Tesla no longer eligible for the federal credit. There was a limit of I believe 200,000 vehicles for the credit. The Volvo does get it

[@brucebolduc3403]

@Catholic Firefighter also check your state for rebates. New Jersey has no state sales tax and a tiered rebate system.

[@paulholterhaus7084]

@@brucebolduc3403 I'll take the Volvo in a heartbeat..........Looks like it may have some off road ability.......Do not know, though.............Paul

[@davec5237]

Nice 👌

[@QuintonDolan]

Sport mode is a petrol car thing and is unnecessary in an EV. With no gears to change, no exhaust noise to tune and no boost pressure or ignition timing to advance there is nothing left for a sports mode to do. EVs are always in ‘sport’ mode. Tesla have a launch control mode in the S and X that preheats the battery and adjusts the height of the air suspension, but the difference is minimal and they are almost as quick without it.

[@KuyaArbee]

I can guarantee you 100% that the Volvo ride quality is much smoother than the Tesla model Y….. not everyone is wanting to be a drag car

[@paulholterhaus7084]

I want the smoothest possible ride.......Hate tires more than 16"........Lothe super low tires......Paul

[@MotoTTZ]

You guys clearly don't know what the hell you're doing.

[@fanomatos19]

Good exhaust breeze

[@3rddude]

😂😂

[@pwj9703]

there are over 100 arguments for choosing a TESLA

[@luigirigattoni9648]

And 200 for Volvo

[@meriofrog]

@@luigirigattoni9648 What? Safety? Tesla beat Volvo on that when they released the model 3 lol. Volvo's top selling point is GONE, and people who think otherwise are blocked in the past.

[@jonasguns8044]

yep, 200. Still safer than Tesla.

[@ufleyenlerkulubu8757]

teslas are great but it is time to update the design of tesla cars.

[@bikergeekgd]

Sorry. Lame comparison. You should have switched drivers at some point. The Tesla was not well driven.

[@supastah68]

I’d take the Volvo over the Tesla any day

[@shekhar_1984]

after watching this video I booked tesla fu...k

[@frankrafaelp554]

Model Y súper

[@agungbuana6796]

Tesla was sandbagging and bad at launch

[@shanewilfon6860]

This doosh loses in every car he drives 😂😂😂

[@ayushmalpeddi2793]

The Tesla model Y LR has the same HP/Torque after 50-60MPH as a Performance model Y. So, it is hard to beat the Model Y of any long range AWD variant.

[@vc8160]

Rubbish! Sounds like your on a justification budget! Drive both and you will see the LR fall way shirt against a performance!

[@ayushmalpeddi2793]

@@vc8160 I have a Model Y Performance... The Model 3/Y performance have a slightly larger rear motor, but the added rotational mass and weaker aero of the larger wheels makes them even in acceleration to a Long Range model on base wheels at high speeds. I'm pretty sure there are many videos showcasing this. Worst case the Performance model might be the slightest bit faster pulling away.

[@pope9349]

for everyday driving the volvo is just better.Better interior,looks better and launch better.Tesla are fast but cheap and looks horrible.The interior makes me wanna puke how cheaply made it is.That being said I'll stick to my good old gas engine for a long time.

[@Yondaily]

Thank you

[@Yondaily]

🙏🏼

[@VaunShiz]

Wind noise , wind noise

[@jackyong815]

Love it! ❤️⁠ ⁠ In this year the 100th anniversary of Chinese Communist Party #CCP, thrilled to know Volvo is owned by Geely of China #MadeInChina2025 #BeltAndRoad #BeijingOlympics2022 #OccupyMars2024 🇨🇳⁠ 🇨🇳 ⁠🇨🇳

[@369VIDEO]

Volvo it's nothing near TESLA .

[@Yondaily]

At least we have better quality than Tesla

[@tiagocarvalho983]

Yes Volvo have speed limit 180 km/h

[@dv2427]

Hun Volvos are better than Tesla even freaking Toyota is better than Tesla

[@skogsjarvenab7958]

That Tesla range is a wet dream dreamt by a Elon. A totally unbiased show like this would of course prove me wrong when they test my statement.

[@L0CALDRUGMAN]

volvo looks so old compared tesla :D

[@paulholterhaus7084]

Volvo is My style....100%.............Paul

[@dv2427]

You mean the Tesla looks so ugly compared to the Volvo :)

[@L0CALDRUGMAN]

@@dv2427 sorry that volvo is boring car

[@dv2427]

@@L0CALDRUGMAN sorry that Tesla’s severely ugly and boring :(

[@L0CALDRUGMAN]

@@dv2427 definetily not ugly , tesla design is very unique ,literally all cars look the same. And tesla technology is definetily not boring, u can literally have almost same experience using tesla touchscreen like using ur smartphone lol

[@belgrup8888]

The guy in the volvo can't drive

[@GT-43]

Can you not learn how to operate the vehicle before you make the video?

[@wbwayne8887]

I would rather be slower in the Volvo, than quicker in an egg. 😂

[@paulholterhaus7084]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..................Paul

[@meriofrog]

Lol, i would rather be in an egg full of tech and an egg that can keep me safe, than a Volvo.

[@wbwayne8887]

@@meriofrog Why, because Volvo hasn't built it's reputation on safety? 🤷‍♂️

[@BlackPawGaming]

Tesla build and materials looks crap comparing to solid build of Volvo.

[@pojdiavaj1422]

This video so uncool

[@wbwayne8887]

The video says the same thing about you.

[@mikeo.2284]

The Volvo is capped to 180km/h so this is a pointless test

[@SamCarLegion]

How?

[@philipposkrizopoulos6597]

@@SamCarLegion By Volvo it self there is safety policy and there is a speed limiter thru all the vehicle lineup at 180km/h or 112M/h. Btw there isnt any driving mode in Volvo XC40 RECHARGE P8.

[@christopherrmcg]

It should have been mentioned

[@aritruths1452]

Yes all Volvo's 2021 and up moving forward will be capped to 112mph top speed. Volvo announced this last year!

[@paulholterhaus7084]

@@aritruths1452 I have never driven over 70 in the last 40 years..........Paul

[@ac-stingz]

Volvo's range is a joke and fugly

[@vikram1262]

What a boring video.

[@5xgi]

🔋🔋🔋👌👌👌

[@Icipher4]

I want the model Y but they're just so overpriced in my opinion.

[@vadimus2007]

Volvo's are even more overpriced if you haven't noticed

[@subieasunayuuki]

Volvo > Tesla. Tata > Tesla

[@JAM_2024]

*in your dreams.

[@JAM_2024]

@@subieasunayuuki this race is about EVs not ICEVs. What race did you watch? Deleted your previous comment didn’t you?

[@subieasunayuuki]

@@JAM_2024 I didn't say that my comment was directed to this particular video.

[@JAM_2024]

@@subieasunayuuki you’re strange. Tesla makes the fastest production car in the world, is the most valuable auto company, has the best charging infrastructure, ai technology and energy solutions. Keep dreaming.

[@pope9349]

Both are trash but the volvo looks better and have a much better interior.The tesla is just a fast but cheap garbage.

[@dowhill1956]

You must not misuse the name of the LORD your God. The LORD will not let you go unpunished if you misuse his name.Exodus 20:7

[@nkk8219]

Volvo was so better.. initially it seemed like it only lost after it hit top speed. But this video had so poor editing.. Cmon u want ppl to enjoy, make it enjoyable.. Nit like u cant wait to wrap up the things and go home.

[@MeowMochi3]

We got a critic over here? You think you'll can do better? Foh 🤣

[@robertkempe2730]

I agree with the UK car reviewer who compared the model Y with a "beached whale about to be detonated by the army on a beach in Cornwall"....

[@robertduklus6555]

having done a few hwy trips lately i cant tell you that the Teslas are the slowest vehicles on the open road, hands down. Well, except for big rigs for the most part, I did see some 18 wheelers passing Tesla X.

[@Yondaily]

Right

[@Relansls]

Huh?🤣

[@uhhuhhuh8345]

@@Yondaily that pos Volvo in your profile pic would get gapped by my Tesla

[@DrDajom]

Man that Tesla is ugly, fast but ugly.

[@xavcore]

Diference body same technology. 🥴 copy paste