2022 Volvo XC40 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.5s
- Recharge Ultimate AWD, 402 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 19% of 164 SUVs (2022).
- Horsepower: top 29% of 164 SUVs (2022).
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 Ultimate AWD | Electric | 402 hp | 486 lb-ft | 4,763 lb | 169 | 11.8 | 4.5 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | N/A |
| Recharge Core AWD | Electric | 402 hp | 486 lb-ft | 4,662 lb | 172 | 11.6 | 4.7 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | N/A |
| Recharge Plus AWD | Electric | 402 hp | 486 lb-ft | 4,662 lb | 172 | 11.6 | 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 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $37,100 |
| T4 Momentum FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 187 hp | 221 lb-ft | 3,627 lb | 103 | 19.4 | 8.2 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $35,100 |
| T4 R-Design FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 187 hp | 221 lb-ft | 3,714 lb | 101 | 19.9 | 8.3 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $40,350 |
| T4 Inscription FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 187 hp | 221 lb-ft | 3,820 lb | 98 | 20.4 | 8.5 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $40,850 |
| T5 R-Design AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 248 hp | 258 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $42,350 |
| T5 Inscription AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 248 hp | 258 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $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.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 3 | 187 hp | T4 Momentum FWD | $35,100 | Base | $1,477 | Base |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 3 | 248 hp | T5 Momentum AWD | $37,100 | +$2,000 | $1,536 | +$59 |
| Electric | 3 | 402 hp | Recharge Core AWD | N/A | N/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.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 6 | T4 Momentum FWD | $35,100 | 6.1 s |
| Single-speed | 3 | N/A | N/A | 4.5 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.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Kona | Limited AWD | 195 hp | 29 mpg | $30,100 | 7.3 s |
| Nissan Rogue | SV AWD | 201 hp | 31 mpg | $30,340 | 8.1 s |
| Toyota RAV4 | Hybrid XLE AWD | 219 hp | 40 mpg | $31,045 | 6.7 s |
| MINI Countryman | Cooper S FWD | 189 hp | 28 mpg | $31,900 | 7.2 s |
| Honda CR-V | Hybrid EX AWD | 212 hp | 38 mpg | $32,010 | N/A |
| Hyundai Tucson | Hybrid SEL Convenience AWD | 226 hp | 37 mpg | $32,350 | 7.1 s |
Cheapest 6 of 17.
XC40 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2022 Volvo XC40: 1.8 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2022 Volvo XC40.
| Measure | 2022 Volvo XC40 | 2022 BMW X1 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Recharge Ultimate AWD | xDrive28i AWD |
| 0-60 | 4.5 s | 6.3 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 402 hp | 228 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,763 lb | 3,726 lb |
| hp per ton | 169 | 122 |
| lb per hp | 11.8 | 16.3 |
| MSRP | N/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.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree