2024 Volvo XC40 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.6s
- Recharge Core AWD, 402 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 28% of 184 SUVs (2024).
- Horsepower: top 36% of 184 SUVs (2024).
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 Core AWD | Electric | 402 hp | 494 lb-ft | 4,650 lb | 173 | 11.6 | 4.6 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | N/A |
| Recharge Plus AWD | Electric | 402 hp | 494 lb-ft | 4,650 lb | 173 | 11.6 | 4.6 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | N/A |
| Recharge Ultimate AWD | Electric | 402 hp | 494 lb-ft | 4,650 lb | 173 | 11.6 | 4.6 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | N/A |
| B5 Core Bright Theme AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 247 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,806 lb | 130 | 15.4 | 6.1 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $40,500 |
| B5 Core Dark Theme AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 247 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,806 lb | 130 | 15.4 | 6.1 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $40,500 |
| B5 Plus DarkTheme AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 247 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,806 lb | 130 | 15.4 | 6.1 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $45,100 |
| B5 Plus Bright Theme AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 247 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,806 lb | 130 | 15.4 | 6.1 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $45,500 |
| B5 Ultimate Bright Theme AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 247 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,806 lb | 130 | 15.4 | 6.1 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $49,300 |
| B5 Ultimate Dark Theme AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 247 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,806 lb | 130 | 15.4 | 6.1 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $49,300 |
| B5 AWD Plus Dark Theme | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 247 hp | 258 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $45,500 |
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.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 7 | 247 hp | B5 Core Bright Theme AWD | $40,500 | Base | $1,477 | Base |
| Electric | 3 | 402 hp | Recharge Core AWD | N/A | N/A | $703 | -$773 |
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 | 7 | B5 Core Bright Theme AWD | $40,500 | 6.1 s |
| Single-speed | 3 | N/A | N/A | 4.6 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the B5 Core Bright Theme AWD: 247 hp, 26 mpg, $40,500. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Sportage | Plug-in Hybrid X-Line AWD | 265 hp | 35 mpg | $39,590 | N/A |
| Dodge Hornet | R/T AWD | 288 hp | 29 mpg | $41,400 | 5.6 s |
| Toyota RAV4 Prime | SE AWD | 302 hp | 38 mpg | $43,690 | 5.7 s |
| Alfa Romeo Tonale | Sprint AWD | 285 hp | 29 mpg | $43,845 | 5.8 s |
XC40 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2024 Volvo XC40: 0.6 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2024 Volvo XC40.
| Measure | 2024 Volvo XC40 | 2024 BMW X1 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Recharge Core AWD | M35i AWD |
| 0-60 | 4.6 s | 5.2 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 402 hp | 313 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,650 lb | 3,790 lb |
| hp per ton | 173 | 165 |
| lb per hp | 11.6 | 12.1 |
| MSRP | N/A | $49,900 |
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