2026 Volvo XC40
Starting MSRP
$39,900
to $51,900
About the 2026 Volvo XC40
Hey! If you're looking at the 2026 Volvo XC40, think compact SUV with a solid dose of efficiency baked in. This crossover is designed to handle the daily grind smoothly, especially since it uses a mild hybrid setup helping it achieve a respectable 27 MPG combined. While it’s on the smaller side at 174.8 inches long, it still offers decent space with 40.9 inches of legroom up front for the driver. Starting at $39,900, the XC40 manages to deliver that signature Volvo safety and Scandi-chic style without demanding a massive footprint or breaking the bank on fuel thanks to that efficient 2.0L four-cylinder engine churning out 194 hp. It’s a sensible upgrade for navigating tight city streets while still being ready for weekend errands.
Key Highlights
Mild Hybrid Efficiency
The standard mild hybrid system helps the 2026 Volvo XC40 hit 27 MPG combined, saving regular trips to the premium unleaded pump.
Maneuverable Size
Measuring 174.8 inches long and 76.3 inches wide, the XC40 is easy to park and zip around crowded areas.
Solid Daily Torque
With 221 lb-ft of torque available, the base model offers good low-end push for merging onto the highway.
Practical Hauling
You get 20.4 cubic feet of cargo capacity behind the rear seats, enough for grocery runs or medium-sized luggage.
Best For
City Commuters
- The 2026 Volvo XC40's compact dimensions and efficient mild-hybrid power make it nimble and relatively economical for daily stop-and-go driving.
Small Families
- Despite its smaller stature, the XC40 comfortably seats five passengers and offers 36.1 inches of rear legroom for older children or passengers.
Value-Conscious Upscalers
- With a starting price of $39,900, buyers get luxury crossover styling and features without stepping into the higher luxury price brackets.
Available Trims
| Trim | MSRP | Drivetrain | Horsepower | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B4 Core 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) | $39,900 | front wheel drive | 194 hp | 27 mpg |
| B4 Plus 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) | $43,900 | front wheel drive | 194 hp | 27 mpg |
| B5 Core 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) | $42,600 | all wheel drive | 247 hp | 26 mpg |
| B5 Plus 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) | $47,300 | all wheel drive | 247 hp | 26 mpg |
| B5 Ultra 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) | $51,250 | all wheel drive | 247 hp | 26 mpg |
| B5 Ultra Black Edition 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) | $51,900 | all wheel drive | 247 hp | 26 mpg |
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Specifications Comparison
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Features Comparison
Feature
B4 Core 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
B4 Plus 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
B5 Core 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
B5 Plus 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
B5 Ultra 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
B5 Ultra Black Edition 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
| Feature | B4 Core 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) | B4 Plus 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) | B5 Core 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) | B5 Plus 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) | B5 Ultra 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) | B5 Ultra Black Edition 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety (34 features) | ||||||
| Adaptive Headlights | — | — | — | — | ||
| Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote) | ||||||
| Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Automatic Headlights | ||||||
| Blind Spot Monitor | ||||||
| Brake Assist | ||||||
| Cornering Lights | — | — | — | — | ||
| Daytime Running Lights | ||||||
| Driver Attention Alert | ||||||
| Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags | ||||||
| Electronic Stability Control | ||||||
| Engine Immobilizer | ||||||
| Front Fog Lights | — | — | ||||
| Front Head Airbags | ||||||
| Front Headrests | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Front Height Adjustable Headrests | ||||||
| Front Solid Disc Brakes | ||||||
| Headlight Delay-Off | ||||||
| LATCH System | ||||||
| LED Headlights | ||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||||
| Lane Keeping Assist System | ||||||
| Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation | ||||||
| Post-Collision Safety System | ||||||
| Pre-Collision Safety System | ||||||
| Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt | ||||||
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | ||||||
| Rear Door Child Safety Locks | ||||||
| Rear Folding Headrests | ||||||
| Rear Head Airbags | ||||||
| Rear Headrests | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Rear Solid Disc Brakes | ||||||
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | ||||||
| Traction Control System | ||||||
| Engine (9 features) | ||||||
| Base Engine Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Base Engine Type | mild hybrid | mild hybrid | mild hybrid | mild hybrid | mild hybrid | mild hybrid |
| Camshaft Type | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Fuel Injection Type | ||||||
| Horsepower | 194 hp @ 4800 rpm | 194 hp @ 4800 rpm | 247 hp @ 5400 rpm | 247 hp @ 5400 rpm | 247 hp @ 5400 rpm | 247 hp @ 5400 rpm |
| Number of Cylinders | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 |
| Number of Valves | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Torque | 221 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 221 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
| Variable Valve Timing | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable |
| Drive Train (3 features) | ||||||
| Drivetrain Type | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Hill Descent Control | ||||||
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Fuel (5 features) | ||||||
| EPA Driving Range (City/Highway) | 355.0/454.4 mi. | 355.0/454.4 mi. | 326.6/426.0 mi. | 326.6/426.0 mi. | 326.6/426.0 mi. | 326.6/426.0 mi. |
| EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway) | 25/32 MPG | 25/32 MPG | 23/30 MPG | 23/30 MPG | 23/30 MPG | 23/30 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy (Combined) | 27 MPG | 27 MPG | 26 MPG | 26 MPG | 26 MPG | 26 MPG |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 14.2 gal. | 14.2 gal. | 14.2 gal. | 14.2 gal. | 14.2 gal. | 14.2 gal. |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Warranty (5 features) | ||||||
| Basic Warranty | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. |
| Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance | 2 yr./ 20000 mi. | 2 yr./ 20000 mi. | 2 yr./ 20000 mi. | 2 yr./ 20000 mi. | 2 yr./ 20000 mi. | 2 yr./ 20000 mi. |
| Corrosion/Rust Warranty | 12 yr./ unlimited mi. | 12 yr./ unlimited mi. | 12 yr./ unlimited mi. | 12 yr./ unlimited mi. | 12 yr./ unlimited mi. | 12 yr./ unlimited mi. |
| Drivetrain Warranty | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. |
| Roadside Assistance | 4 yr./ unlimited mi. | 4 yr./ unlimited mi. | 4 yr./ unlimited mi. | 4 yr./ unlimited mi. | 4 yr./ unlimited mi. | 4 yr./ unlimited mi. |
| Comfort & Convenience (26 features) | ||||||
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||||
| Audio Controls on Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | ||||||
| Cruise Control on Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Dual Vanity Mirrors | ||||||
| Dual Zone Climate Control | ||||||
| Electric Power Steering | ||||||
| Front Cupholders | ||||||
| Front Door Pockets | ||||||
| Front Parking Sensors | ||||||
| Front Seatback Storage | ||||||
| Front View Camera | ||||||
| Interior Air Filtration | — | — | ||||
| Leather Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Push Button Start | ||||||
| Rear Cupholders | ||||||
| Rear Door Pockets | ||||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | — | — | — | — | ||
| Rear Parking Sensors with Side Sensing | — | — | ||||
| Rear Ventilation Ducts | ||||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||||
| Side View Camera | — | — | ||||
| Simulated Alloy Trim on Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Universal Remote Transmitter | — | — | ||||
| Wireless Charging Pad | ||||||
| In Car Entertainment (12 features) | ||||||
| AM/FM Stereo | ||||||
| Android Auto (Wired) | ||||||
| Apple CarPlay (Wired) | ||||||
| Infotainment Display | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in |
| Premium Speaker Brand | — | — | — | — | Harman/Kardon | Harman/Kardon |
| Satellite Radio | ||||||
| Satellite Radio Trial Period | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months |
| Speaker System | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 13 |
| Stereo Power | 250W | 250W | 250W | 250W | 600W | 600W |
| Subwoofer Count | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| USB Port | ||||||
| USB Port with External Media Control | ||||||
| Power Feature (5 features) | ||||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||||
| Keyless Entry | ||||||
| Moonroof Type | — | 1st Row Power Glass | — | 1st Row Power Glass | 1st Row Power Glass | 1st Row Power Glass |
| One-Touch Power Windows | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Reverse Tilt Dual Mirrors | ||||||
| Frontseats (20 features) | ||||||
| Driver Seat Heating | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | ||||||
| Driver Seat Lumbar Support | Power | Power | Power | Power | Power | Power |
| Driver Seat Memory Settings | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Driver Seat Power Adjustments | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way |
| Driver Seat Thigh Extension | — | — | ||||
| Front Head Room | 39.0 in. | 37.6 in. | 39.0 in. | 37.6 in. | 37.6 in. | 37.6 in. |
| Front Hip Room | 54.7 in. | 54.7 in. | 54.7 in. | 54.7 in. | 54.7 in. | 54.7 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 40.9 in. | 40.9 in. | 40.9 in. | 40.9 in. | 40.9 in. | 40.9 in. |
| Front Seat Type: Bucket | ||||||
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.7 in. | 56.7 in. | 56.7 in. | 56.7 in. | 56.7 in. | 56.7 in. |
| Passenger Seat Heating | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level |
| Passenger Seat Height Adjustment | ||||||
| Passenger Seat Lumbar Support | Power | Power | Power | Power | Power | Power |
| Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments | 8-way | — | 8-way | — | — | — |
| Passenger Seat Power Adjustments | — | 8-way | — | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way |
| Passenger Seat Thigh Extension | — | — | ||||
| Seat Material: Cloth | — | — | — | — | ||
| Seat Material: Leather | — | — | — | |||
| Seat Material: Leatherette/Sueded Microfiber | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Rearseats (7 features) | ||||||
| Folding Rear Seat Feature | ||||||
| Pass-Thru Center Armrest | ||||||
| Rear Head Room | 39.1 in. | 38.3 in. | 39.1 in. | 38.3 in. | 38.3 in. | 38.3 in. |
| Rear Hip Room | 54.6 in. | 54.6 in. | 54.6 in. | 54.6 in. | 54.6 in. | 54.6 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 36.1 in. | 36.1 in. | 36.1 in. | 36.1 in. | 36.1 in. | 36.1 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.3 in. | 56.3 in. | 56.3 in. | 56.3 in. | 56.3 in. | 56.3 in. |
| Split-Folding Rear Seatback | ||||||
| Tires and Wheels (6 features) | ||||||
| Spare Tire Location | Inside Mounted | Inside Mounted | Inside Mounted | Inside Mounted | Inside Mounted | Inside Mounted |
| Spare Tire Type | Temporary | Temporary | Temporary | Temporary | Temporary | Temporary |
| Tire Size | 235/55R18 | 235/50R19 | 235/55R18 | 235/50R19 | 245/45R20 | 245/45R20 |
| Tire Type | All Season | All Season | All Season | All Season | All Season | All Season |
| Wheel Diameter | 18 in | 19 in | 18 in | 19 in | 20 in. | 20 in. |
| Wheel Finish | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy |
| Suspension (3 features) | ||||||
| Four-Wheel Independent Suspension | ||||||
| Front Stabilizer Bar | ||||||
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | ||||||
| Instrumentation (4 features) | ||||||
| Clock | ||||||
| Compass | ||||||
| External Temperature Display | ||||||
| Trip Computer | ||||||
| Measurements (13 features) | ||||||
| 0-60 mph Acceleration Time | 8.1 seconds | 8.1 seconds | 6.1 seconds | 6.1 seconds | 6.1 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Cargo Capacity (Seats Up) | 20.4 cu.ft. | 20.4 cu.ft. | 20.4 cu.ft. | 20.4 cu.ft. | 20.4 cu.ft. | 20.4 cu.ft. |
| Country of Final Assembly | Belgium | Belgium | Belgium | Belgium | Belgium | Belgium |
| Curb Weight | 3667 lbs. | 3667 lbs. | 3907 lbs. | 3907 lbs. | 3907 lbs. | 3907 lbs. |
| Ground Clearance | 8.3 in. | 8.3 in. | 8.3 in. | 8.3 in. | 8.3 in. | 8.3 in. |
| Height | 65.2 in. | 65.2 in. | 65.2 in. | 65.2 in. | 65.2 in. | 65.2 in. |
| Length | 174.8 in. | 174.8 in. | 174.8 in. | 174.8 in. | 174.8 in. | 174.8 in. |
| Maximum Cargo Capacity | 57.5 cu.ft. | 57.5 cu.ft. | 57.5 cu.ft. | 57.5 cu.ft. | 57.5 cu.ft. | 57.5 cu.ft. |
| Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs. | 3500 lbs. | 3500 lbs. | 3500 lbs. | 3500 lbs. | 3500 lbs. |
| Turning Circle | 37.4 ft. | 37.4 ft. | 37.4 ft. | 37.4 ft. | 37.4 ft. | 37.4 ft. |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in. | 106.4 in. | 106.4 in. | 106.4 in. | 106.4 in. | 106.4 in. |
| Width (With Mirrors) | 80.1 in. | 80.1 in. | 80.1 in. | 80.1 in. | 80.1 in. | 80.1 in. |
| Width (Without Mirrors) | 76.3 in. | 76.3 in. | 76.3 in. | 76.3 in. | 76.3 in. | 76.3 in. |
| Telematics (5 features) | ||||||
| Airbag Deployment Notification | ||||||
| Emergency Service | ||||||
| Roadside Assistance | ||||||
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | ||||||
| Vehicle Alarm Notification | ||||||
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the 2026 Volvo XC40 come standard with All-Wheel Drive?
No, the standard front-wheel-drive configuration is featured on the B4 trims; AWD is available, such as on the B5 Core and B5 Plus trims.
What kind of fuel does the 2026 Volvo XC40 require?
Although it has a mild-hybrid system, the 2026 Volvo XC40 recommends using premium unleaded fuel for optimal performance from its 2.0L turbocharged engine.
How does the cargo space compare to the passenger room in the XC40?
The 2026 Volvo XC40 offers 20.4 cubic feet of cargo space, which is adequate for a small crossover, and provides 40.9 inches of front legroom for the driver.
What is the horsepower rating for the standard 2026 Volvo XC40 engine?
The standard mild-hybrid powertrain in the 2026 Volvo XC40 delivers 194 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque through the 8-speed automatic transmission.
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