2021 Volvo XC40 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.3s
- Recharge P8 eAWD Pure Electric AWD, 402 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: top 16% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recharge P8 eAWD Pure Electric AWD | Electric | 402 hp | 486 lb-ft | 4,740 lb | 170 | 11.8 | 4.3 sEstimate | Single-speed | AWD | $53,990 |
| Recharge AWD | Electric | 402 hp | 486 lb-ft | 4,741 lb | 170 | 11.8 | 4.7 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | N/A |
| T5 Momentum AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 248 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,753 lb | 132 | 15.1 | 6.1 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $35,700 |
| T5 R-Design AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 248 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,756 lb | 132 | 15.1 | 6.1 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $40,950 |
| T5 Inscription AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 248 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,805 lb | 130 | 15.3 | 6.1 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $41,450 |
| T4 Momentum FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 187 hp | 221 lb-ft | 3,627 lb | 103 | 19.4 | 8.1 sTested | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $33,700 |
| T4 R-Design FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 187 hp | 221 lb-ft | 3,714 lb | 101 | 19.9 | 8.1 sTested | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $38,950 |
| T4 Inscription FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 187 hp | 221 lb-ft | 3,820 lb | 98 | 20.4 | 8.1 sTested | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $39,450 |
| Recharge P8 eAWD Pure Electric R-Design | Electric | 402 hp | N/A | 4,741 lb | 170 | 11.8 | 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
3 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 3 | 187 hp | T4 Momentum FWD | $33,700 | Base | $1,477 | Base |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 3 | 248 hp | T5 Momentum AWD | $35,700 | +$2,000 | $1,536 | +$59 |
| Electric | 3 | 402 hp | Recharge P8 eAWD Pure Electric AWD | $53,990 | +$18,290 | $873 | -$604 |
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 | T4 Momentum FWD | $33,700 | 6.1 s |
| Single-speed | 3 | Recharge P8 eAWD Pure Electric R-Design | $53,990 | 4.3 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the T4 Momentum FWD: 187 hp, 26 mpg, $33,700. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota RAV4 | Hybrid LE AWD | 219 hp | 40 mpg | $28,900 | 6.6 s |
| Honda CR-V | Hybrid EX AWD | 212 hp | 38 mpg | $30,560 | N/A |
| MINI Countryman | Cooper S FWD | 189 hp | 28 mpg | $31,900 | 7.2 s |
| Toyota Venza | LE AWD | 219 hp | 39 mpg | $32,670 | 7.4 s |
| Ford Escape | Plug-in Hybrid SE FWD | 221 hp | 40 mpg | $33,075 | 7.7 s |
| Kia Sorento | Hybrid S FWD | 227 hp | 37 mpg | $33,590 | 7.4 s |
Cheapest 6 of 12.
XC40 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee: 0.7 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
| Measure | 2021 Volvo XC40 | 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Recharge P8 eAWD Pure Electric AWD | Trackhawk 4WD |
| 0-60 | 4.3 s | 3.6 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 402 hp | 707 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,740 lb | 5,356 lb |
| hp per ton | 170 | 264 |
| lb per hp | 11.8 | 7.6 |
| MSRP | $53,990 | N/A |
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
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree