Volvo XC90 vs Volvo XC40
Overview | |
MSRP$56,600 | MSRP$36,350 |
Average price$35,716 | Average price$31,358 |
Listings9259 | Listings5063 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryWhen the current-generation XC90 went on sale nearly a decade ago, it marked the Swedish automaker’s pivot from its boxy and boring past to a future defined by design, quality, and technology. Volvo used the XC90’s blueprint throughout its lineup of cars, SUVs, and wagons, building a bridge to its electrified future. Has it overstayed its welcome? Perhaps, and it carries over this year without changes. But having spent a week driving the 2024 XC90 Recharge T8 plug-in hybrid, it remains an appealing choice in the luxury SUV segment. Verdict: Beautifully styled, inside and out, and offering a range of powertrains that includes a plug-in hybrid variant, the 2024 Volvo XC90 stands out in its field. However, it commands a steep price tag, and its safety tech isn’t as innovative as what you’ll find in some rival SUVs. | |
Reviews SummaryIn Volvo speak, “40” denotes an entry-level model. While the Swedish automaker no longer rosters the S40 sedan or V40 wagon in the United States, the XC40 subcompact crossover remains to compete with the likes of the Audi Q3, BMW X1, Lexus UX, and Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class for aspiring luxury-car owners’ dollars. The XC40 was unveiled in 2017, arriving in the U.S. as a 2019 model, and hasn’t undergone a redesign since. An all-electric Volvo XC40 Recharge variant joined the lineup as a 2021 model. Volvo’s other current EV, the C40 Recharge, is also broadly similar to the XC40 models, but with a coupe-like body style. For 2023, Volvo gave the XC40 several notable updates, including new mild-hybrid powertrains, revised styling, and the Android-based infotainment system previously seen on the XC40 Recharge and other Volvo models. The mild-hybrid lineup includes base Core, mid-level Plus, and top Ultimate trim levels, with B4 front-wheel drive (FWD) and B5 all-wheel drive (AWD) drivetrains. This Volvo XC40 review is based on the Ultimate trim in B5 AWD spec. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 247 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 194 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower247 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower194 hp @ 4800 rpm |
MPG City22 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway32 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 247 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 194 hp I4 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque221 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower247 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower194 hp @ 4800 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City22 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway32 |
Interior | |
Leather Seats | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.8 cu ft | Cargo Space21.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight4589 lbs | Curb Weight3726 lbs |
Height69.9 in | Height65.2 in |
Length195.0 in | Length174.8 in |
Width84.3 in | Width80.1 in |
Wheelbase117.5 in | Wheelbase106.4 in |
Maximum Payload1210 lbs | Maximum Payload925 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity4000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $56,600 | $36,350 |
Average price | $35,716 | $31,358 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.7 |
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | When the current-generation XC90 went on sale nearly a decade ago, it marked the Swedish automaker’s pivot from its boxy and boring past to a future defined by design, quality, and technology. Volvo used the XC90’s blueprint throughout its lineup of cars, SUVs, and wagons, building a bridge to its electrified future. Has it overstayed its welcome? Perhaps, and it carries over this year without changes. But having spent a week driving the 2024 XC90 Recharge T8 plug-in hybrid, it remains an appealing choice in the luxury SUV segment. Verdict: Beautifully styled, inside and out, and offering a range of powertrains that includes a plug-in hybrid variant, the 2024 Volvo XC90 stands out in its field. However, it commands a steep price tag, and its safety tech isn’t as innovative as what you’ll find in some rival SUVs. | In Volvo speak, “40” denotes an entry-level model. While the Swedish automaker no longer rosters the S40 sedan or V40 wagon in the United States, the XC40 subcompact crossover remains to compete with the likes of the Audi Q3, BMW X1, Lexus UX, and Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class for aspiring luxury-car owners’ dollars. The XC40 was unveiled in 2017, arriving in the U.S. as a 2019 model, and hasn’t undergone a redesign since. An all-electric Volvo XC40 Recharge variant joined the lineup as a 2021 model. Volvo’s other current EV, the C40 Recharge, is also broadly similar to the XC40 models, but with a coupe-like body style. For 2023, Volvo gave the XC40 several notable updates, including new mild-hybrid powertrains, revised styling, and the Android-based infotainment system previously seen on the XC40 Recharge and other Volvo models. The mild-hybrid lineup includes base Core, mid-level Plus, and top Ultimate trim levels, with B4 front-wheel drive (FWD) and B5 all-wheel drive (AWD) drivetrains. This Volvo XC40 review is based on the Ultimate trim in B5 AWD spec. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 247 hp I4 | 2.0L 194 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 247 hp @ 5500 rpm | 194 hp @ 4800 rpm |
MPG City | 22 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 32 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 247 hp I4 | 2.0L 194 hp I4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 221 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | 247 hp @ 5500 rpm | 194 hp @ 4800 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 22 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 32 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.8 cu ft | 21.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4589 lbs | 3726 lbs |
Height | 69.9 in | 65.2 in |
Length | 195.0 in | 174.8 in |
Width | 84.3 in | 80.1 in |
Wheelbase | 117.5 in | 106.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 1210 lbs | 925 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 4000 lbs | 3500 lbs |
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