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Used 2021 Volvo XC40 SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The XC40 is available in three trim levels: Momentum, R-Design and Inscription. All trim levels come with a choice of powertrains. Designated as the T4 is a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine producing 187 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque. Go with the T5 and you get an upgrade to 248 hp and 258 lb-ft. The T5 comes with all-wheel drive too. Both engines use an eight-speed automatic transmission. Highlight features include:

Momentum
Comes generously equipped with:

  • Full complement of LED exterior lighting
  • 18-inch alloy wheels
  • Rain-sensing windshield wipers
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirrors
  • 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
  • Eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Keyless ignition
  • Power liftgate
  • Leather seating surfaces
  • Eight-speaker audio system

All XC40s also come with:

  • Blind-spot monitor (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
  • Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)
  • Lane keeping assist (steers the XC40 back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
  • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
  • Adaptive headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves)
  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)

Premium package
Available only for Momentum and includes:

  • Navigation
  • Power-folding rear headrests
  • Eight-way power-adjustable passenger seat
  • Front parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of the vehicle when parking)
  • Keyless entry
  • Dual-zone climate control

Advanced package
Requires Premium package and includes:

  • Headlight washers
  • Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the XC40 and the car in front)
  • 360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the XC40 and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
  • Wireless charging pad
  • 12-volt power outlet in the cargo area
  • Ambient lighting

R-Design
Adds unique styling and extra features with:

  • Unique grille and high-gloss black exterior trim
  • Black painted roof
  • Distinctive 19-inch wheels
  • Panoramic moonroof
  • Upgraded leather upholstery
  • Features available in the Premium package

Inscription
Features more traditional luxury touches, such as:

  • Chrome grille
  • Unique 19-inch wheels
  • Crystal-trimmed gear shifter knob
  • Interior wood trim

Which XC40 trim does Edmunds recommend?

Since the XC40 comes relatively well equipped from the get-go, we'd stick to the entry-level Momentum trim level. From there, we'd make ours a T5 to get the more powerful engine as well as all-wheel drive and add stand-alone options such as the Harman Kardon audio system and the panoramic sunroof.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Mobile, AL
Vehicle
XC40 T4 Momentum
XC40 T5 Momentum
XC40 T4 R-Design
XC40 T4 Inscription
XC40 T5 R-Design
XC40 T5 Inscription
Vehicle
T4 Momentum
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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2 for sale near you
T4 R-Design
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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T4 Inscription
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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T5 R-Design
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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1 for sale near you
T5 Inscription
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
optional
optional
standard
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
leather
leather
premium leather/sueded microfiber
leather
premium leather/sueded microfiber
leather
Heated seats
optional
Not Available
optional
optional
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
optional
optional
standard
standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
all wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
187 hp @ 4,700 rpm
248 hp @ 5,500 rpm
187 hp @ 4,700 rpm
187 hp @ 4,700 rpm
248 hp @ 5,500 rpm
248 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Engine torque
221 lb-ft @ 1,400 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 1,800 rpm
221 lb-ft @ 1,400 rpm
221 lb-ft @ 1,400 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 1,800 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 1,800 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
235/55R18
235/55R18
235/50R19
235/55R18
235/50R19
235/55R18
Wheel size
18 X 7.5-in
18 X 7.5-in
19 X 7.5-in
18 X 7.5-in
19 X 7.5-in
18 X 7.5-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
23 / 32 / 26 MPG
22 / 30 / 25 MPG
23 / 32 / 26 MPG
23 / 32 / 26 MPG
22 / 30 / 25 MPG
22 / 30 / 25 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
14.2 gal.
14.2 gal.
14.2 gal.
14.2 gal.
14.2 gal.
14.2 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
327 / 454 miles
312 / 426 miles
327 / 454 miles
327 / 454 miles
312 / 426 miles
312 / 426 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
37.4 ft.
37.4 ft.
37.4 ft.
37.4 ft.
37.4 ft.
37.4 ft.
Curb weight
3,627 lb.
3,736 lb.
3,627 lb.
3,627 lb.
3,736 lb.
3,736 lb.
Ground Clearance
8.3 in.
8.3 in.
8.3 in.
8.3 in.
8.3 in.
8.3 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
80.1 in.
80.1 in.
80.1 in.
80.1 in.
80.1 in.
80.1 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
75.2 in.
75.2 in.
75.2 in.
75.2 in.
75.2 in.
75.2 in.
Height
65.3 in.
65.3 in.
65.3 in.
65.3 in.
65.3 in.
65.3 in.
Length
174.2 in.
174.2 in.
174.2 in.
174.2 in.
174.2 in.
174.2 in.
Wheelbase
106.4 in.
106.4 in.
106.4 in.
106.4 in.
106.4 in.
106.4 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
20.7 cu. ft.
20.7 cu. ft.
20.7 cu. ft.
20.7 cu. ft.
20.7 cu. ft.
20.7 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
39.0 in.
39.0 in.
39.0 in.
39.0 in.
39.0 in.
39.0 in.
Front Leg Room
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
Front Shoulder Room
56.7 in.
56.7 in.
56.7 in.
56.7 in.
56.7 in.
56.7 in.
Rear Head Room
39.1 in.
39.1 in.
39.1 in.
39.1 in.
39.1 in.
39.1 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.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$46,566
$47,857
$48,327
$46,155
$49,696
$49,932
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.62
$0.64
$0.64
$0.62
$0.66
$0.67
Depreciation
$11,426
$11,650
$12,618
$12,711
$13,005
$13,084
Financing
$3,992
$4,137
$4,414
$4,606
$4,495
$4,615
Taxes & Fees
$1,488
$1,537
$1,635
$1,699
$1,663
$1,700
Fuel
$11,365
$11,818
$11,365
$11,365
$11,818
$11,818
Insurance
$4,508
$4,544
$4,508
$4,508
$4,544
$4,544
Maintenance
$8,265
$8,284
$8,265
$5,744
$8,284
$8,284
Repairs
$5,522
$5,887
$5,522
$5,522
$5,887
$5,887
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Blonde, leather
Charcoal, leather
Blonde, leather
Charcoal, leather
Charcoal w/Lava Carpeting, premium leather
Charcoal, premium leather
Red, leather
Amber, leather
Blonde, leather
Charcoal, leather
Charcoal w/Lava Carpeting, premium leather
Charcoal, premium leather
Red, leather
Amber, leather
Blonde, leather
Charcoal, leather
Exterior
Black Stone
Denim Blue Metallic
Onyx Black Metallic
Fusion Red Metallic
Glacier Silver Metallic
Crystal White Metallic
Thunder Grey Metallic
Black Stone
Denim Blue Metallic
Onyx Black Metallic
Fusion Red Metallic
Glacier Silver Metallic
Crystal White Metallic
Thunder Grey Metallic
Black Stone
Onyx Black Metallic
Fusion Red Metallic
Glacier Silver Metallic
Crystal White Metallic
Bursting Blue Metallic
Thunder Grey Metallic
Black Stone
Denim Blue Metallic
Pebble Grey Metallic
Onyx Black Metallic
Fusion Red Metallic
Glacier Silver Metallic
Crystal White Metallic
Thunder Grey Metallic
Black Stone
Onyx Black Metallic
Fusion Red Metallic
Glacier Silver Metallic
Crystal White Metallic
Bursting Blue Metallic
Thunder Grey Metallic
Black Stone
Denim Blue Metallic
Pebble Grey Metallic
Onyx Black Metallic
Fusion Red Metallic
Glacier Silver Metallic
Crystal White Metallic
Thunder Grey Metallic