Tesla Model Y vs Volvo XC40 (2026)
Price gap, MSRP
$190
- Model Y: 101 hp more, 16.5 cu ft more cargo.
- XC40: 1.9 in more clearance.
- Model Y wins 7 of 12 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Model Y | XC40 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $39,990 | $39,800 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 295 hp | 194 hp | Model Y |
| Torque | 309 lb-ft | 221 lb-ft | Model Y |
| MPG or MPGe | 131 MPGe to 138 MPGe | 27 mpg | N/A |
| Energy cost a year | N/A | $1,422 | N/A |
| EV range | 321 mi | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 74.0 cu ft | 57.5 cu ft | Model Y |
| Cargo, seats up | 30.2 cu ft | 16.0 cu ft | Model Y |
| Rear legroom | 40.5 in | 36.1 in | Model Y |
| Front legroom | 41.8 in | 40.9 in | Model Y |
| Length | 188.7 in | 174.8 in | Not scored |
| Width | 78.0 in | 73.2 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,061 lb to 4,363 lb | 3,674 lb | N/A |
| Towing | 3,500 lb | 3,500 lb | About the same |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 6.4 in | 8.3 in | XC40 |
| 0-60 mph | 5.1 s published | 8.1 s tested | Model Y |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Model Y RWD $39,990 | XC40 B4 FWD Core $39,900 | $90 |
| XC40 B4 Core Dark Theme FWD $39,800 | Model Y RWD $39,990 | $190 |
Cost to run
No total: a price or rating is missing.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Model Y | XC40 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $39,990 | $39,800 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | N/A | $1,422 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | N/A | $8,533 |
| Total, 6 years | N/A | $48,333 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Model Y wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | N/A | |
| Power | Model Y | 34% |
| Space | Model Y | 22% |
| Towing | About the same |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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