2021 Volvo XC40 trim levels explained
Base to top
$20,290
- 8 trims. $33,700 to $53,990.
- Base: T4 Momentum FWD. Top: Recharge P8 eAWD Pure Electric R-Design.
- 1 more trim without a price.
All 9 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG or range | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T4 Momentum FWD | $33,700 | $1,095 | 2.0L 4cyl | 187 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| T5 Momentum AWD | $35,700 | $1,095 | 2.0L 4cyl | 248 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| T4 R-Design FWD | $38,950 | $1,095 | 2.0L 4cyl | 187 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| T4 Inscription FWD | $39,450 | $1,095 | 2.0L 4cyl | 187 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| T5 R-Design AWD | $40,950 | $1,095 | 2.0L 4cyl | 248 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| T5 Inscription AWD | $41,450 | $1,095 | 2.0L 4cyl | 248 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| Recharge P8 eAWD Pure Electric AWD | $53,990 | $1,095 | Electric, 75 kWh | 402 hp | AWD | Single-speed | 208 mi | 5 |
| Recharge P8 eAWD Pure Electric R-Design | $53,990 | $1,095 | Electric | 402 hp | N/A | Single-speed | 208 mi | 5 |
| Recharge AWD | Price N/A | $1,095 | Electric | 402 hp | AWD | Single-speed | 208 mi | 5 |
What changes at each step
Gas trims
T4 Momentum to T5 Momentum: +$2,000
T4 Momentum FWD $33,700 to T5 Momentum AWD $35,700.
- Power: 187 hp to 248 hp.
- Drivetrain: FWD to AWD.
- MPG: 26 mpg to 25 mpg.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats.
T5 Momentum to T4 R-Design: +$3,250
T5 Momentum AWD $35,700 to T4 R-Design FWD $38,950.
- Power: 248 hp to 187 hp.
- Drivetrain: AWD to FWD.
- MPG: 25 mpg to 26 mpg.
Adds as standard: Navigation, Panoramic roof, Front and rear parking sensors, Remote keyless entry, Garage door opener, Power front seats.
T4 R-Design to T4 Inscription: +$500
T4 R-Design FWD $38,950 to T4 Inscription FWD $39,450.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No added standard equipment listed.
T4 Inscription to T5 R-Design: +$1,500
T4 Inscription FWD $39,450 to T5 R-Design AWD $40,950.
- Power: 187 hp to 248 hp.
- Drivetrain: FWD to AWD.
- MPG: 26 mpg to 25 mpg.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats.
T5 R-Design to T5 Inscription: +$500
T5 R-Design AWD $40,950 to T5 Inscription AWD $41,450.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No added standard equipment listed.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: T4 Momentum FWD, $33,700.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: T5 Momentum AWD, $35,700. Optional from T4 Momentum FWD, $33,700.
- Heated steering wheel: optional from T4 Momentum FWD, $33,700.
- 360 camera: optional from T4 Momentum FWD, $33,700.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: T4 Momentum FWD, $33,700.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: T4 Momentum FWD, $33,700.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: T4 Momentum FWD, $33,700.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: T4 R-Design FWD, $38,950. Optional from T4 Momentum FWD, $33,700.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: T4 Momentum FWD, $33,700.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: T4 Momentum FWD, $33,700.
- Heated rear seats: optional from T5 Momentum AWD, $35,700.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: T4 R-Design FWD, $38,950. Optional from T4 Momentum FWD, $33,700.
- Not on any trim: a third row.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | T4 Momentum FWD | T5 Momentum AWD | T4 R-Design FWD | T4 Inscription FWD | T5 R-Design AWD | T5 Inscription AWD | Recharge AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated front seats | O | S | O | O | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | O | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| 360 camera | O | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | O | O | S | S | S | S | N |
| Premium audio | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Remote start | S | S | S | S | S | S | N |
| Heated rear seats | N | O | N | N | O | O | O |
| Panoramic roof | O | O | S | S | S | S | S |
No equipment data: Recharge P8 eAWD Pure Electric AWD, Recharge P8 eAWD Pure Electric R-Design.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: T5 Momentum AWD, $35,700.
- EV: Recharge P8 eAWD Pure Electric AWD, $53,990.
- The most hp: Recharge P8 eAWD Pure Electric AWD, 402 hp, $53,990.
- The best mpg: T4 Momentum FWD, 26 mpg, $33,700.
- The longest range: Recharge P8 eAWD Pure Electric AWD, 208 mi, $53,990.
New for 2021
Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.
- Added: Recharge P8 eAWD Pure Electric AWD, Recharge P8 eAWD Pure Electric R-Design, Recharge AWD.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 6 trims. Median change: -$1,000.
| Trim | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| T4 Momentum FWD | $33,700 | $33,700 | $0 |
| T5 Momentum AWD | $35,700 | $35,700 | $0 |
| T4 R-Design FWD | $39,950 | $38,950 | -$1,000 |
| T4 Inscription FWD | $40,450 | $39,450 | -$1,000 |
| T5 R-Design AWD | $41,950 | $40,950 | -$1,000 |
| T5 Inscription AWD | $42,450 | $41,450 | -$1,000 |
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What this cannot tell you
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