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2022 Volvo XC40 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

4.5s

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XC40: 4.5 s2.5 s10.1 sQuicker on the left
164 SUVs (2022). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

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

2022 Volvo XC40: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
TrimEnginehpTorqueCurb weighthp per tonlb per hp0-60 and basisTransmissionDrivetrainMSRP
Recharge Ultimate AWDElectric402 hp486 lb-ft4,763 lb16911.84.5 sTestedSingle-speedAWDN/A
Recharge Core AWDElectric402 hp486 lb-ft4,662 lb17211.64.7 sTestedSingle-speedAWDN/A
Recharge Plus AWDElectric402 hp486 lb-ft4,662 lb17211.64.7 sTestedSingle-speedAWDN/A
T5 Momentum AWD2.0L 4-cyl248 hp258 lb-ft3,753 lb13215.16.1 sEstimate8-speed automaticAWD$37,100
T4 Momentum FWD2.0L 4-cyl187 hp221 lb-ft3,627 lb10319.48.2 sEstimate8-speed automaticFWD$35,100
T4 R-Design FWD2.0L 4-cyl187 hp221 lb-ft3,714 lb10119.98.3 sEstimate8-speed automaticFWD$40,350
T4 Inscription FWD2.0L 4-cyl187 hp221 lb-ft3,820 lb9820.48.5 sEstimate8-speed automaticFWD$40,850
T5 R-Design AWD2.0L 4-cyl248 hp258 lb-ftN/AN/AN/AN/A8-speed automaticAWD$42,350
T5 Inscription AWD2.0L 4-cyl248 hp258 lb-ftN/AN/AN/AN/A8-speed automaticAWD$42,850

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.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
EngineTrimshpCheapest trimMSRPPrice stepFuel a yearFuel vs base
2.0L 4-cyl3187 hpT4 Momentum FWD$35,100Base$1,477Base
2.0L 4-cyl3248 hpT5 Momentum AWD$37,100+$2,000$1,536+$59
Electric3402 hpRecharge Core AWDN/AN/A$816-$661

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.

Transmissions by trim
TransmissionTrimsCheapest trimMSRPQuickest 0-60
8-speed automatic6T4 Momentum FWD$35,1006.1 s
Single-speed3N/AN/A4.5 s

Rivals with more hp and better mpg

Compared with the T4 Momentum FWD: 187 hp, 26 mpg, $35,100. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.

2022 rivals with more hp and better mpg
ModelTrimhpmpgMSRP0-60
Hyundai KonaLimited AWD195 hp29 mpg$30,1007.3 s
Nissan RogueSV AWD201 hp31 mpg$30,3408.1 s
Toyota RAV4Hybrid XLE AWD219 hp40 mpg$31,0456.7 s
MINI CountrymanCooper S FWD189 hp28 mpg$31,9007.2 s
Honda CR-VHybrid EX AWD212 hp38 mpg$32,010N/A
Hyundai TucsonHybrid SEL Convenience AWD226 hp37 mpg$32,3507.1 s

Cheapest 6 of 17.

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

2022 Volvo XC40: 1.8 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2022 Volvo XC40.

2022 Volvo XC404.5 s2022 BMW X16.3 s
Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.
2022 Volvo XC40 and 2022 BMW X1
Measure2022 Volvo XC402022 BMW X1
TrimRecharge Ultimate AWDxDrive28i AWD
0-604.5 s6.3 s
BasisTestedTested
Horsepower402 hp228 hp
Curb weight4,763 lb3,726 lb
hp per ton169122
lb per hp11.816.3
MSRPN/A$37,400

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