Hyundai Palisade vs Volvo XC40 (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$6,565
- Palisade: 135 hp more, 29.2 cu ft more cargo.
- XC40: $6,565 cheaper, 0.9 in more clearance.
- Palisade wins 10 of 12 measures.
| Measure | Palisade | XC40 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $47,760 | $41,195 | XC40 |
| Horsepower | 329 hp | 194 hp | Palisade |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft | 221 lb-ft | Palisade |
| MPG combined | 31 mpg to 34 mpg | 27 mpg | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 86.7 cu ft | 57.5 cu ft | Palisade |
| Cargo, seats up | 46.3 cu ft | 16.0 cu ft | Palisade |
| Rear legroom | 43.0 in | 36.1 in | Palisade |
| Front legroom | 44.2 in | 40.9 in | Palisade |
| Length | 199.2 in | 174.8 in | Not scored |
| Width | 78.0 in | 73.2 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 5,016 lb | 3,674 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 4,000 lb | 3,500 lb | Palisade |
| Seats | 7 | 5 | Palisade |
| Ground clearance | 7.4 in | 8.3 in | XC40 |
| 0-60 mph | 6.1 s estimate | 8.1 s tested | Palisade |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | Palisade |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Palisade Hybrid SEL FWD $44,160 | XC40 B4 FWD Plus $43,900 | $260 |
| XC40 B4 Core Dark Theme FWD $39,800 | Palisade SE FWD $39,435 | $365 |
Cost to run
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12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Palisade | XC40 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $47,760 | $41,195 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | N/A | $1,422 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | N/A | $8,533 |
| Total, 6 years | N/A | $49,728 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Palisade wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | XC40 | 14% |
| MPG | N/A | |
| Power | Palisade | 41% |
| Space | Palisade | 34% |
| Towing | Palisade | 13% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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