Volvo C40 vs Kia Tasman

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Volvo C40
Volvo C40

$35,999 - $56,990

2023 price

Kia Tasman
Kia Tasman

$38,010 - $74,990

2026 price

Summary

2023 Volvo C40
2026 Kia Tasman
Safety Rating

Engine Type
0.0L

Diesel Turbo 4, 2.2L
Fuel Type
Electric

Diesel
Fuel Efficiency
0.0L/100km (combined)

7.4L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Single motor not as good value
  • Seats could be more comfortable
  • Rear seat space compromised

  • Love it or loathe it styling
  • Deep front spoiler/shallow approach angle
  • Climate control screen placement, no rear USB ports
2023 Volvo C40 Summary

Throughout its history Volvo has been known for a lot of things. Being a safety leader, dorky but endearing station wagons, ‘bloody Volvo drivers’, and more recently, a trailblazer in minimalist premium design.

The C40 is the first step in a next chapter for Volvo, with the brand wanting to be known next for its leadership in the electric space. For the first time for Volvo, it’s a fully electric offering

But in a world of Teslas, Polestars, and Mercedes Benz EQs, where does the C40 sit, and is it worth considering in an increasingly congested premium small SUV space?

We went to its Australian launch to find out.

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2026 Kia Tasman Summary

Kia expects its all-new Tasman to be a key player in Australia’s highly competitive ute segment. And to its credit, the Korean manufacturer has created its contender from scratch, rather than taking the easier platform-sharing route favoured by some rivals.

However, judging by feedback from numerous locals during our test, the jury is out on whether Aussies will warm 'en masse' to its bold styling and confronting appearance, which tends to distract from the capable vehicle beneath.

So, given our tradie focus, we recently spent a week in the lowest-priced entry point for Tasman dual-cab ute ownership, to see how it measures up as a tool-of-trade for tradies, farmers or fleets wanting a back-to-basics workhorse.

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