2023 Volvo XC40 Performance

There are three powertrain options for the full XC40 range, including the all-electric XC40 Recharge. Starting with the base models, the B4 produces 194 horsepower from its 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Sending power to the front wheels exclusively, the B4 requires 8.1 seconds for the 0-to-60 mph sprint. If your test drive route includes a few steep inclines, you may find the B4 a little sluggish at times, but it won't be a huge issue in day-to-day driving. Like all other Volvos, the top speed is limited to 112 mph as part of the brand's crusade to avoid all fatal collisions.

The B5 also has a 2.0-liter turbo-four but makes a more impressive 247 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque, dropping the 0-60 time to 6.1 seconds. That makes it a little quicker than the BMW X1 xDrive28i, which needs 6.2 seconds. Not only is the B5 significantly more powerful, but it also provides standard all-wheel drive.

By far the model with the mightiest specs is the XC40 Recharge which makes a combined 402 hp and 486 lb-ft from its two electric motors. Despite its weight, it can hit 60 in only 4.7 seconds.

Both B4 and B5 models have a very impressive towing capacity of 3,500 pounds, which is excellent for this segment. For the XC40 Recharge, Volvo specifies a maximum towing capacity of 4,409 lbs.

In the case of the B4, the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-pot delivers 194 hp and 221 lb-ft of torque. This is upped to 247 hp/258 lb-ft in the B5. Both of these engines are paired with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system and an eight-speed automatic transmission that operates in a fuss-free manner. Both of the powertrain setups in the B4 and B5 sound rather coarse when pushed hard. It's not a dealbreaker, but there are more refined engines in this segment, particularly from German automakers.

XC40充电体育两个避署ctric motors, one at each axle, to produce a combined 402 hp and 486 lb-ft. This model uses a single-speed transmission which delivers an immediate hit of torque to the wheels, making for potent getaways in the city from one traffic light to the next. Similarly, the Recharge can effortlessly glide past slower traffic on the highway. This EV also shows how refined the XC40 actually is, as the slightly annoying buzz from the turbocharged engines is absent here. All that being said, the B5 is a good performer and perfect for buyers who aren't ready to switch to an EV just yet.

B4是更高效的汽油动力模型a small margin. It'll return EPA-rated gas mileage figures of 24/32/27 mpg city/highway/combined, whereas the B5 will do 23/30/26 mpg. Both city and combined figures have improved by 1 mpg over last year's T4 and T5 thanks to the mild-hybrid system. However, some competitors are more efficient such as the BMW X1, which returns 28 mpg combined with AWD, beating even the most efficient FWD B4. With a 14.2-gallon gas tank, the B4 has a range of about 383 miles and the B5 will be able to cover approximately 369 between visits to the pumps. The fuel economy trade-off is so negligible, it's just another reason why we feel the B5 is worth the two grand up-charge.

The XC40 Recharge benefitted from revised powertrain software last year that increased its range from 208 miles to 223 miles. It returns 92/79/85 MPGe. Using DC fast charging at 150 kW, the XC40 Recharge's 67-kWh (usable capacity) battery can be replenished from 10-80% in about 37 minutes. With home charging at 11 kW via a 240-watt, 40-amp AC circuit, you can expect the battery to be fully recharged in about seven hours, making this form of charging ideal for overnight.