Is the 2025 Volvo XC40 a good car?
Yes.
4 of 6checks
- Family car: 1 of 4. Rear legroom 36.1 in. Class median 38.6 in.
- Good buy: 1 rival beats it on all four.
- Not enough data: worth the money.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 1 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 5 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $107 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 8.3 in, top 39% |
| Worth the money | Not enough data | N/A |
| Good buy | No | 1 beat it on all four |
- 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 1 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 36.1 in | Median 38.6 in | 178 | No |
| Rear headroom | 38.3 in | Median 38.7 in | 179 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 16.0 cu ft | Median 25.1 cu ft | 190 | No |
Is the XC40 a good first car?
Yes. Passes 5 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $40,650 | Median $48,995 | 189 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 247 hp | 177 hp to 363 hp | 194 | Yes |
| Length | 174.8 in | Median 190.8 in | 187 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 37.4 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 177 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 12.3 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 192 | Yes |
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 192 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 30 mpg, top 26% of 151
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, 65.0 in tall | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.7 to 70.1 in tall | 165 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 37.6 in | Median 39.9 in | 181 | No |
| Turning circle | 37.4 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 177 | 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 39% of 181 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- B5 Core Bright Theme AWD, 8.3 in
- Cohort
- 181 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the XC40 worth the money?
Not enough data.
Is the XC40 a good buy?
No. 1 rival costs less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC40 B5 Core Bright Theme AWD | $40,650 | 12.3 cents | 57.5 cu ft | 247 hp |
| Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid Trail Edition | $39,470 | 10.7 cents | 64.3 cu ft | 248 hp |
Compared with 1,138 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2025.
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