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XC40

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Cost to own / mo

R16,126

R13/km

Market price

R1,108,000

Annual total

R193,512

Drive Score

43/ 100

How this cross-over ranks against its segment on value, efficiency, reliability and practicality.

Value10
Efficiency1
Reliability65
Practicality96

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Cost to own / mo

R16,126

R13/km · R193,512/yr

Annual mileage15,000 km/yr
Keeping it for5 yrs
Your age (insurance)
Paying
FuelR0
InsuranceR1,939
MaintenanceR1,220
Licence discR40
DepreciationR12,927
Cost to own / moR16,126

Specifications

Body type
cross-over
Transmission
electric
Engine
Power
175 kW
Torque
420 Nm
Driven wheels
rear
Seats
5
Fuel consumption
18.31001 L/100km
CO₂ emissions
Maintenance score65/100

Higher = cheaper to maintain

Detailed specifications

Performance

Gears
0-speed
Top speed
160 km/h

Dimensions & weight

Length
4,425 mm
Height
1,652 mm
Wheelbase
2,702 mm
Ground clearance
176 mm
Kerb weight
1,959 kg
Doors
5

Capacity & range

Boot space
460 L
Fuel tank
69 L
Range
485 km

Tyres

Front tyres
235/50 R19 (opt 235/45 R20)
Rear tyres
255/45 R19 (opt 255/40 R20)

Safety

Airbags
6

Ownership

Warranty
100,000 km / 5 yr
Service interval
30,000 km
How this estimate works

Every figure assumes 15,000 km per year and uses current South African rates. The estimate is the sum of five parts:

  • Fuel— the vehicle’s claimed consumption × 15,000 km × the current price (95 ULP R26.63/L, diesel R27.93/L). Electric vehicles show R0 fuel.
  • Insurance— an actuarial baseline of about 2.1% of the vehicle’s value per year. Not a personal quote; your premium depends on your age, area, history and excess.
  • Maintenance— modelled from each vehicle’s maintenance score (higher score = cheaper to run).
  • Licence disc — estimated by body type as a proxy for weight, since SA licence fees are weight- and province-based.
  • Depreciation— declining-balance value loss on the car’s current age. Shown as a cost, but it’s value lost, not cash spent.

These are estimates to compare vehicles fairly, not quotes or financial advice. Full methodology →

Fuel rates last updated 27 June 2026.

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