Is the 2026 Volvo XC40 a good car?
Yes.
4 of 7checks
- Family car: 1 of 4. Rear legroom 36.1 in. Class median 38.5 in.
- Price: 16% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 12 rivals beat it on all four.
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 | $103 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 8.3 in, top 39% |
| Worth the money | No | 16% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 12 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 38.5 in | 167 | No |
| Rear headroom | 38.3 in | Median 38.7 in | 168 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 16.0 cu ft | Median 25.2 cu ft | 176 | No |
Is the XC40 a good first car?
Yes. Passes 5 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $39,800 | Median $47,693 | 176 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 194 hp | 175 hp to 373 hp | 182 | Yes |
| Length | 174.8 in | Median 191.6 in | 178 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 37.4 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 166 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 11.9 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 179 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the XC40 a good commuter car?
Yes. $103 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $103
- Median of 179 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 32 mpg, top 18% of 139
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 | 6.9 to 8.4 in clearance, 64.7 to 70.8 in tall | 156 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 37.6 in | Median 39.9 in | 169 | No |
| Turning circle | 37.4 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 166 | 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 173 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- B5 Core Dark Theme AWD, 8.3 in
- Cohort
- 173 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the XC40 worth the money?
No. Priced 16% above cars like it.
- Price, B4 Core Dark Theme FWD
- $39,800
- Predicted price
- $34,178
- Gap
- +$5,622 (+16%)
- Model error
- 13% median, 275 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2026 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the XC40 a good buy?
No. 12 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
Cheapest 8 shown.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC40 B4 Core Dark Theme FWD | $39,800 | 11.9 cents | 57.5 cu ft | 194 hp |
| Nissan Rogue 2026.5 FWD S | $29,490 | 10.0 cents | 74.1 cu ft | 201 hp |
| Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Active | $30,350 | 6.8 cents | 60.8 cu ft | 210 hp |
| Kia Sportage Hybrid LX FWD | $30,490 | 7.6 cents | 73.7 cu ft | 227 hp |
| Volkswagen Tiguan S FWD | $30,805 | 11.0 cents | 58.9 cu ft | 201 hp |
| Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SE FWD | $31,300 | 8.4 cents | 80.0 cu ft | 231 hp |
| Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid LE | $32,210 | 9.8 cents | 64.3 cu ft | 248 hp |
| Jeep Cherokee 4x4 | $35,000 | 8.6 cents | 68.3 cu ft | 210 hp |
| Toyota RAV4 XLE FWD | $36,100 | 7.4 cents | 70.4 cu ft | 226 hp |
Compared with 1,072 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2026.
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