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2020 Volvo XC40 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

6.3s

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XC40: 6.3 s2.7 s10.2 sQuicker on the left
135 SUVs (2020). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2020 Volvo XC40: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
TrimEnginehpTorqueCurb weighthp per tonlb per hp0-60 and basisTransmissionDrivetrainMSRP
T5 Momentum AWD2.0L 4-cyl248 hp258 lb-ft3,729 lb13315.06.3 sOnline8-speed automaticAWD$35,700
T5 R-Design AWD2.0L 4-cyl248 hp258 lb-ft3,756 lb13215.16.3 sOnline8-speed automaticAWD$41,950
T5 Inscription AWD2.0L 4-cyl248 hp258 lb-ft3,805 lb13015.36.3 sOnline8-speed automaticAWD$42,450
T4 Momentum FWD2.0L 4-cyl187 hp221 lb-ftN/AN/AN/A7.8 sOnline8-speed automaticFWD$33,700
T4 R-Design FWD2.0L 4-cyl187 hp221 lb-ftN/AN/AN/A7.8 sOnline8-speed automaticFWD$39,950
T4 Inscription FWD2.0L 4-cyl187 hp221 lb-ftN/AN/AN/A7.8 sOnline8-speed automaticFWD$40,450

Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.

Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.

Engines offered

2 engines offered.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
EngineTrimshpCheapest trimMSRPPrice stepFuel a yearFuel vs base
2.0L 4-cyl3187 hpT4 Momentum FWD$33,700Base$1,422Base
2.0L 4-cyl3248 hpT5 Momentum AWD$35,700+$2,000$1,536+$114

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.

Transmission

CVT: no.

Transmissions by trim
TransmissionTrimsCheapest trimMSRPQuickest 0-60
8-speed automatic6T4 Momentum FWD$33,7006.3 s

Rivals with more hp and better mpg

Compared with the T4 Momentum FWD: 187 hp, 27 mpg, $33,700. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.

2020 rivals with more hp and better mpg
ModelTrimhpmpgMSRP0-60
Toyota RAV4Hybrid XLE AWD219 hp40 mpg$29,645N/A
Honda CR-VHybrid EX AWD212 hp38 mpg$30,3607.5 s
Ford EscapePlug-in Hybrid SE FWD221 hp41 mpg$33,040N/A
Mercedes-Benz GLA250 FWD208 hp28 mpg$34,2507.2 s
MINI CountrymanCooper S E ALL4 AWD221 hp29 mpg$37,9007.0 s
Toyota HighlanderHybrid LE FWD243 hp36 mpg$38,200N/A

XC40 by year

4.0 s4.5 s5.0 s5.5 s6.0 s6.5 s20192021202320252026
Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.
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Most horsepower of any trim.

Which is faster?

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

Compare with

2020 Volvo XC40: 1.1 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2020 Volvo XC40.

2020 Volvo XC406.3 s2020 Mazda CX-97.4 s
Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.
2020 Volvo XC40 and 2020 Mazda CX-9
Measure2020 Volvo XC402020 Mazda CX-9
TrimT5 Momentum AWDSport AWD
0-606.3 s7.4 s
BasisOnlineEstimate
Horsepower248 hp227 hp
Curb weight3,729 lb4,388 lb
hp per ton133103
lb per hp15.019.3
MSRP$35,700$35,790

What this cannot tell you

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.

How values are checked