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XC40

T5 AWD Inscription

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Cost to own / mo

R9,332

R7/km

Market price

R749,950

Annual total

R111,984

Monthly cost breakdown

Based on 15,000 km/year · SA 2026 rates

FuelR2,563
InsuranceR1,312
MaintenanceR1,280
Licence discR60
Running costs / moR5,215
Depreciationvalue lost, not cash spentR4,116
Cost to own / moR9,332

Specifications

Body type
SUV
Transmission
Automatic
Engine
2L
Power
185 kW
Torque
350 Nm
Driven wheels
All Wheel Drive
Seats
5
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100km
CO₂ emissions
164 g/km
Maintenance score60/100

Higher = cheaper to maintain

Detailed specifications

Performance

Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbocharger
Gears
8-speed
Power peak
5,500 rpm
Torque peak
1,800 rpm
0–100 km/h
6.4 s
Top speed
180 km/h

Dimensions & weight

Length
4,425 mm
Height
1,652 mm
Wheelbase
2,702 mm
Ground clearance
211 mm
Kerb weight
1,714 kg
Doors
5

Capacity & range

Boot space
460 L
Fuel tank
54 L
Range
701 km

Towing

Towing (braked)
2,100 kg
Towing (unbraked)
750 kg
Tow bar
Optional

Tyres

Front tyres
235/55 R18 (235/50 R19 / Opt 245/45 R20)

Safety

Airbags
6
ABS
Standard
EBD
Standard
Stability control
Standard
Traction control
Standard

Comfort & convenience

Air conditioning
Standard
Climate control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard/Optional
Navigation
Standard
Bluetooth
Standard
USB
2 Front + 1 Rear
Keyless
Standard
Central locking
Keyless
Sunroof
Optional
Panoramic roof
Optional
Upholstery
Standard
Heated front seats
Optional
Parking camera
Optional
Front park sensors
Optional
Rear park sensors
Standard
Rain sensor
Standard
Multifunction wheel
Standard
Trip computer
Standard
Daytime running lights
LED
Headlights
LED
Alloy wheels
Standard
Electric windows
Front + Rear

Ownership

Warranty
100,000 km / 5 yr
Maintenance plan
100,000 km / 5 yr
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.

Drive Score

48/ 100

How this SUV ranks against its segment on value, efficiency, reliability and practicality.

Value26
Efficiency25
Reliability59
Practicality83

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