2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.7s
- AWD, 402 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 24% of 145 SUVs (2021).
- Horsepower: top 30% of 145 SUVs (2021).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWD | Electric | 402 hp | 486 lb-ft | 4,741 lb | 170 | 11.8 | 4.7 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | $54,090 |
| XC40 T5 Inscription AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 248 hp | 258 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.1 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
| XC40 T5 Momentum AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 248 hp | 258 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.1 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
| XC40 T5 R-Design AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 248 hp | 258 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.1 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
| XC40 T4 Inscription FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 187 hp | 221 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8.1 sTested | 8-speed automatic | FWD | N/A |
| XC40 T4 Momentum FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 187 hp | 221 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8.1 sTested | 8-speed automatic | FWD | N/A |
| XC40 T4 R-Design FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 187 hp | 221 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8.1 sTested | 8-speed automatic | FWD | N/A |
| Pure Electric P8 eAWD | Electric | N/A | N/A | 4,741 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | Single-speed | N/A | $53,990 |
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
4 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | 1 | N/A | Pure Electric P8 eAWD | $53,990 | Base | $873 | Base |
| Electric | 1 | 402 hp | AWD | $54,090 | +$100 | $877 | +$4 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 3 | 187 hp | XC40 T4 Inscription FWD | N/A | N/A | $1,477 | +$604 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 3 | 248 hp | XC40 T5 Inscription AWD | N/A | N/A | $1,536 | +$663 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 6 | N/A | N/A | 6.1 s |
| Single-speed | 2 | Pure Electric P8 eAWD | $53,990 | 4.7 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the AWD: 402 hp, 79 MPGe, $54,090. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | Long Range AWD | 425 hp | 125 MPGe | $58,990 | 4.8 s |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | GT AWD | 459 hp | 93 MPGe | $59,900 | N/A |
XC40 Recharge by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge: 1.5 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge.
| Measure | 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge | 2021 Land Rover Discovery |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | AWD | P360 S R Dynamic 4WD |
| 0-60 | 4.7 s | 6.2 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 402 hp | 355 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,741 lb | 5,160 lb |
| hp per ton | 170 | 138 |
| lb per hp | 11.8 | 14.5 |
| MSRP | $54,090 | $61,900 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree