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Volvo XC40 buying guide

What Volvo XC40 trim levels are there?

The entry-level trim for the XC40 is called Momentum. While it’s the start of the XC40 range, you still get lots of goodies including an infotainment systems with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Bluetooth, rear parking sensors and camera, lane-keep assistance, and forward collision mitigation.

R-Design is the mid-range option and is Volvo’s ‘sporty’ trim level, comparable to Mercedes AMG Line and Audi S Line. This means you get larger alloy wheels, a sportier body kit and more black-coloured trim pieces to help these models stand out.

Inscription is the range-topping trim level for the XC40 and includes all the extras from the previous trims. You get even posher seats, trimmed in even nicer leather to underscore exactly how luxurious this trim is.

Volvo XC40 interior and technology

The XC40 features Volvo’s latest interior design style. That means clean, minimal surfaces, with most of the car’s features controlled by the large, portrait-orientated touchscreen in the dashboard. The screen is very easy to use and, while it’s disappointing Volvo omitted the traditional physical climate controls, the temperature and fan speed is persistent on the infotainment screen, making it relatively easy to change on the fly.

Rear seat space is decent if you’ve just two adults back there, with lots of head and knee room. However, adding a third across the back row will lead to elbows bumping, so isn’t advised for longer journeys. The boot is a good size, too, able to take a week’s worth of family holiday luggage without breaking a sweat.

Volvo XC40 engine range explained

Volvo XC40 T3 petrol

The XC40 engine range kicks off with the T3 petrol engine. This is a 1.5-litre three-cylinder unit that, despite its small size, puts out a respectable 163hp, helping the XC40 hit 62mph from rest in less than 10 seconds. This engine gets a choice of manual or automatic gearbox.

Volvo XC40 T4 petrol

If you fancy a smooth petrol engine in your XC40, but want a little more ‘oomph’ than the T3, the 190hp T4 might be a better choice. The extra muscle, courtesy of a larger 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine, drops the 0-62mph time to 8.5 seconds. This engine comes with an automatic gearbox as standard and gets the option of four-wheel drive.

Volvo XC40 B4P petrol

Volvo has begun offering a slightly updated version of the T4 engine with a beefed up alternator called the B4P, which allows for very limited mild hybrid operation. There’s not much of a performance boost to be had, but fuel efficiency and emissions are both marginally improved.

Volvo XC40 D3 diesel

While most XC40s come with petrol engines, there are still diesel options available for buyers that require it. The D3 engine is a 2.0-litre four-cylinder unit that generates 150hp, returning respectable performance while averaging around 59mpg.

Volvo XC40 Recharge EV

The XC40 Recharge, as the name suggests, is the pure electric option available for Volvo’s smallest SUV. This model comes with a 78kWh battery pack, which translates to a range as high as 249 miles if you drive carefully. Thanks to the beefy twin-motor setup, this model comes with a mighty 408hp, allowing it to accelerate to 62mph from a standstill in a sports-car-worrying 4.9 seconds.