Honda Prologue vs Volvo XC40 (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$7,700
- Prologue: $758 a year less on energy, 26 hp more.
- XC40: $7,700 cheaper, 2,000 lb more towing.
- Prologue wins 6 of 13 measures.
| Measure | Prologue | XC40 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $48,895 | $41,195 | XC40 |
| Horsepower | 220 hp | 194 hp | Prologue |
| Torque | 243 lb-ft | 221 lb-ft | Prologue |
| MPG or MPGe | 104 MPGe | 27 mpg | Not scored |
| Energy cost a year | $664 | $1,422 | Prologue |
| EV range | 308 mi | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 57.7 cu ft | 57.5 cu ft | About the same |
| Cargo, seats up | 25.2 cu ft | 16.0 cu ft | Prologue |
| Rear legroom | 39.4 in | 36.1 in | Prologue |
| Front legroom | 41.4 in | 40.9 in | Prologue |
| Length | 192.0 in | 174.8 in | Not scored |
| Width | 78.3 in | 73.2 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,932 lb | 3,674 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 1,500 lb | 3,500 lb | XC40 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 8.3 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 8.2 s estimate | 8.1 s tested | About the same |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | XC40 |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Prologue EX 2WD $39,900 | XC40 B4 FWD Core $39,900 | $0 |
| XC40 B4 Core Dark Theme FWD $39,800 | Prologue EX 2WD $39,900 | $100 |
Cost to run
XC40 costs $3,150 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Prologue | XC40 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $48,895 | $41,195 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $664 | $1,422 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $3,984 | $8,533 |
| Total, 6 years | $52,879 | $49,728 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: XC40 wins.
Prologue wins if MPG weight is 6 or more.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | XC40 | 16% |
| MPG | Prologue | 53% |
| Power | Prologue | 12% |
| Space | About the same | |
| Towing | XC40 | 57% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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