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Is the 2024 Volvo XC40 a good car?

Yes.

5 of 7checks

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20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.

XC40 -2%-55%+150%Price vs predicted
Price vs predicted, 167 SUVs (2024). Orange: this car.
Checks for the 2024 Volvo XC40
CheckResultNumber
Family carNo1 of 4 parts
First carYes5 of 5 parts
CommuterYes$107 vs $111 a month
SeniorsYes2 of 3 parts
Off-roadYes8.3 in, top 38%
Worth the moneyYes2% below predicted
Good buyNo1 beat it on all four

Is the XC40 a good family car?

No. Passes 1 of 4 parts.

Family car check, 2024 Volvo XC40
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Seats5 seats5 or moreN/AYes
Rear legroom36.1 inMedian 38.6 in172No
Rear headroom38.3 inMedian 38.7 in174No
Cargo behind the last row16.0 cu ftMedian 25.3 cu ft182No

Is the XC40 a good first car?

Yes. Passes 5 of 5 parts.

First car check, 2024 Volvo XC40
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Price$40,500Median $47,450187Yes
Horsepower247 hp169 hp to 355 hp188Yes
Length174.8 inMedian 190.5 in180Yes
Turning circle37.4 ftMedian 38.7 ft169Yes
Fuel cost per mile12.3 centsMedian 12.8 cents189Yes

Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.

Is the XC40 a good commuter car?

Yes. $107 a month to commute. Class median $111.

Miles a month
867
This car
$107
Median of 189 SUVs
$111
Highway mpg
30 mpg, top 25% of 155

Is the XC40 a good car for seniors?

Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.

Seniors check, 2024 Volvo XC40
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Step-in height8.3 in clearance, 65.0 in tall7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.6 to 69.9 in tall164Yes
Front headroom37.6 inMedian 39.9 in172No
Turning circle37.4 ftMedian 38.7 ft169Yes

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 38% of 175 trucks and SUVs.

AWD or 4WD
Yes
Best trim for clearance
B5 Core Bright Theme AWD, 8.3 in
Cohort
175 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims

Is the XC40 worth the money?

Yes. Priced 2% below cars like it.

Price, B5 Plus DarkTheme AWD
$45,100
Predicted price
$46,189
Gap
-$1,089 (-2%)
Model error
14% median, 310 cars

Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2024 cars.

Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.

Is the XC40 a good buy?

No. 1 rival costs less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.

Rivals that cost less and beat the XC40 on all four
CarPriceFuel cost per mileMax cargoPower
XC40 B5 Core Dark Theme AWD$40,50012.3 cents57.5 cu ft247 hp
Ford Mustang Mach-E Select RWD$39,9955.6 cents59.7 cu ft264 hp

Compared with 1,157 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2024.

What this cannot tell you

No safety, reliability or insurance data.

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