Cupra Tavascan vs Volvo XC40
What's the difference?

Cupra Tavascan

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2025 price

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Volvo XC40

$39,990 - $55,990

2024 price

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Summary

2025 Cupra Tavascan

2024 Volvo XC40

By Byron Mathioudakis

By Emily Agar

Safety Rating

Electric motor type

Permanent Magnet

Electric motor type

Permanent Magnet

Vehicle type

Battery Electric

Vehicle type

Battery Electric

Electric range

534 km

Electric range

485 km

Energy consumption

16.3 kWh/100km

19.4 kWh/100km

Battery capacity

77.00 kWh

82.00 kWh

Seating

Likes

Dynamic capabilities
Value positioning
Sporty design

Cute kerb-side presence
Decent cabin space for class
Good driving range and energy consumption

Dislikes

No spare wheel
Base equipment levels not to China standards
Needs single-pedal driving/braking

Ride comfort isn't there on long journeys
Loud cabin at higher speeds
Interior trims don't match grade level

2025 Cupra Tavascan Summary

Timing is everything.

For instance, with all the bad publicity the man behind the brand is generating, right now might be the perfect time if you’re in the market for a Tesla Model Y alternative.

And that’s especially so if said alternative happens to be around the same price… such as the all-new Cupra Tavascan.

No, not an antacid for relief from indigestion, but the Volkswagen Group’s Spanish brand’s first medium-sized electric SUV.

Is it good enough to catapult Cupra into the big time in Australia?

Time to find out!

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2024 Volvo XC40 Summary

The XC40 Recharge Twin Motor is the flagship model for the segment leading small electric SUV from Volvo.

Well positioned in terms of price, specifications and driving range, it continues to prove itself a fierce rival to the Mercedes-Benz EQA, Lexus UX and newcomer BMW iX1.

But does it bring its A-game to every attribute buyers in the small electric SUV segment demand? In this review, we put it to test to find out.

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Deep dive comparison

2025 Cupra Tavascan 2024 Volvo XC40

Verdict

Like most Cupras, the Tavascan is affordable, stylish, practical, fun to drive and just that little bit different.

And it is clear the Volkswagen Group is trying hard to make the brand a success. That it can bring that formula to the medium EV SUV market with as much aplomb might just be enough to lure more than a few would-be Model Y buyers Barcelona’s way.

Definitely one to strongly consider.

Note: CarsGuide attended this event as a guest of the manufacturer, with travel, accommodation and meals provided.

Verdict

The Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Motor is a cute small electric SUV that offers a decent specs list and a sweet urban driving experience. It’s not the nicest ride on a longer journey but it does have a decent range to be able to tackle one, if needed. I didn’t love the interior design but there’s lots the XC40 gets right.

Cupra Tavascan vs Volvo XC40 What's the difference?

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Cupra Tavascan vs Volvo XC40
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