Is the 2021 Volvo XC40 a good car?
Yes.
5 of 7checks
- Family car: 2 of 4. Rear legroom 36.1 in. Class median 38.2 in.
- Price: 10% above cars like it.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 2 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 5 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $107 vs $116 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 8.3 in, top 35% |
| Worth the money | No | 10% above predicted |
| Good buy | Yes | No rival beats it |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the XC40 a good family car?
No. Passes 2 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 36.1 in | Median 38.2 in | 131 | No |
| Rear headroom | 39.1 in | Median 38.9 in | 131 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 16.0 cu ft | Median 22.9 cu ft | 140 | No |
Is the XC40 a good first car?
Yes. Passes 5 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $33,700 | Median $39,195 | 144 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 187 hp | 155 hp to 349 hp | 145 | Yes |
| Length | 174.2 in | Median 188.6 in | 136 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 37.4 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 134 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 12.3 cents | Median 13.3 cents | 143 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the XC40 a good commuter car?
Yes. $107 a month to commute. Class median $116.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $107
- Median of 143 SUVs
- $116
- Highway mpg
- 32 mpg, top 16% of 137
Is the XC40 a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 8.3 in clearance, 65.3 in tall | 7.3 to 8.4 in clearance, 64.8 to 69.8 in tall | 123 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 39.0 in | Median 39.8 in | 134 | No |
| Turning circle | 37.4 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 134 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the XC40 a good off-road vehicle?
Yes. 8.3 in clearance. Top 35% of 132 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- T5 Momentum AWD, 8.3 in
- Cohort
- 132 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the XC40 worth the money?
No. Priced 10% above cars like it.
- Price, T4 Momentum FWD
- $33,700
- Predicted price
- $30,665
- Gap
- +$3,035 (+10%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 277 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2021 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the XC40 a good buy?
Yes. No rival beats it on all four.
Compared with 1,013 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2021.
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