The Volvo XC40, introduced in 2017, is a subcompact luxury SUV that has become a cornerstone of Volvo's lineup, earning accolades like the 2018 European Car of the Year.
Initially offered with conventional petrol and diesel engines, the XC40 expanded its performance options with a plug-in hybrid in 2019 and a fully electric model in 2020, branded as the XC40 Recharge.
By 2025, the XC40's top hybrid configuration delivers 247 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque from a 2.0L turbocharged hybrid engine paired with all-wheel drive (AWD).
The electric variant peaked at 402 horsepower and 494 lb-ft of torque, showcasing Volvo's commitment to electrification.
Scroll down to explore detailed horsepower and torque data for the Volvo XC40 across its various configurations.
Check out the Horsepower And Torque specifications for other makes and models.
2025 Volvo XC40 Horsepower
The 2025 Volvo XC40 is equipped with a 2.0L hybrid engine that produces a consistent output of 247 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque.
This model features an all-wheel drive (AWD) configuration and is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.
2025 Volvo XC40 Horsepower And Torque
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
B5 Ultra Dark Theme Hybrid |
2.0L | Turbo | 4 Cyl. | Hybrid | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
247 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,800 rpm |
B5 Ultra Bright Theme Hybrid |
2.0L | Turbo | 4 Cyl. | Hybrid | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
247 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,800 rpm |
B5 Plus Dark Theme Hybrid |
2.0L | Turbo | 4 Cyl. | Hybrid | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
247 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,800 rpm |
B5 Plus Bright Theme Hybrid |
2.0L | Turbo | 4 Cyl. | Hybrid | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
247 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,800 rpm |
B5 Core Bright Theme Hybrid |
2.0L | Turbo | 4 Cyl. | Hybrid | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
247 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,800 rpm |
2024 Volvo XC40 Horsepower
The 2024 Volvo XC40 features a 2.0L hybrid engine producing 247 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, paired with an all-wheel drive (AWD) system and an 8-speed automatic transmission. In contrast, the Recharge Pure Electric variant utilizes an electric powertrain that generates 494 lb-ft of torque, also with an AWD configuration and a 1-speed automatic transmission.
2024 Volvo XC40 Horsepower And Torque
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
B5 Ultimate Dark Theme Hybrid |
2.0L | Turbo | 4 Cyl. | Hybrid | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
247 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,800 rpm |
B5 Ultimate Bright Theme Hybrid |
2.0L | Turbo | 4 Cyl. | Hybrid | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
247 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,800 rpm |
B5 Plus Dark Theme Hybrid |
2.0L | Turbo | 4 Cyl. | Hybrid | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
247 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,800 rpm |
B5 Plus Bright Theme Hybrid |
2.0L | Turbo | 4 Cyl. | Hybrid | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
247 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,800 rpm |
B5 Core Dark Theme Hybrid |
2.0L | Turbo | 4 Cyl. | Hybrid | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
247 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,800 rpm |
B5 Core Bright Theme Hybrid |
2.0L | Turbo | 4 Cyl. | Hybrid | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
247 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,800 rpm |
2023 Volvo XC40 Horsepower
The 2023 Volvo XC40 features a horsepower range from 194 hp with a 2.0L engine in front-wheel drive configuration to 402 hp with the Recharge Pure Core Twin e in all-wheel drive.
Torque output varies from 221 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine in front-wheel drive to 486 lb-ft with the all-wheel drive variant.
Transmission options include an 8-speed automatic for the front-wheel drive model and a 1-speed automatic for the all-wheel drive model.
2023 Volvo XC40 Horsepower And Torque
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
Recharge Pure Ultimate Twin e Electric |
Electric | 1 Spd Auto | AWD |
402 hp @ 13,900 rpm |
486 ft-lbs @ 4,350 rpm |
Recharge Pure Plus Twin e Electric |
Electric | 1 Spd Auto | AWD |
402 hp @ 13,900 rpm |
486 ft-lbs @ 4,350 rpm |
Recharge Pure Core Twin e Electric |
Electric | 1 Spd Auto | AWD |
402 hp @ 13,900 rpm |
486 ft-lbs @ 4,350 rpm |
Ultimate Dark Theme B5 SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
247 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,800 rpm |
Ultimate Dark Theme B4 SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
194 hp @ 4,700 rpm |
221 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm |
Ultimate Bright Theme B5 SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
247 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,800 rpm |
2023 Volvo XC40 Horsepower And Torque Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
Ultimate Bright Theme B4 SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
194 hp @ 4,700 rpm |
221 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm |
Plus Dark Theme B5 SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
247 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,800 rpm |
Plus Dark Theme B4 SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
194 hp @ 4,700 rpm |
221 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm |
Plus Bright Theme B5 SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
247 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,800 rpm |
Plus Bright Theme B4 SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
194 hp @ 4,700 rpm |
221 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm |
Core B5 SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
247 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,800 rpm |
2023 Volvo XC40 Horsepower And Torque Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
Core B4 SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
194 hp @ 4,700 rpm |
221 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm |
2022 Volvo XC40 Horsepower
The Volvo XC40 features a horsepower range from 187 hp with a 2.0L 16v Drive-E engine in front-wheel drive configuration to 402 hp with the Recharge Pure Twin P8 e in all-wheel drive.
Torque output varies from 221 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine in front-wheel drive to 486 lb-ft with the Recharge Pure Twin P8 e in all-wheel drive.
The transmission options include an 8-speed automatic for the 2.0L engine and a single-speed automatic for the electric variant.
2022 Volvo XC40 Horsepower And Torque
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
Recharge Pure Twin Ultimate P8 e Electric |
Electric | 1 Spd Auto | AWD |
402 hp @ 13,900 rpm |
486 ft-lbs @ 4,350 rpm |
Recharge Pure Twin Plus P8 e Electric |
Electric | 1 Spd Auto | AWD |
402 hp @ 13,900 rpm |
486 ft-lbs @ 4,350 rpm |
Recharge Pure Twin P8 e Electric |
Electric | 1 Spd Auto | AWD |
402 hp @ 13,900 rpm |
486 ft-lbs @ 4,350 rpm |
RDesign T5 SUV |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 16v di drive-e | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
248 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,800 rpm |
RDesign T4 SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
187 hp @ 4,700 rpm |
221 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm |
Momentum T5 SUV |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 16v di drive-e | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
248 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,800 rpm |
2022 Volvo XC40 Horsepower And Torque Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
Momentum T4 SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
187 hp @ 4,700 rpm |
221 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm |
Inscription T5 SUV |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 16v di drive-e | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
248 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,800 rpm |
Inscription T4 SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
187 hp @ 4,700 rpm |
221 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm |
2021 Volvo XC40 Horsepower
The Volvo XC40 features a horsepower range from 187 hp with a 2.0L 16v DI engine in a 2WD configuration to 402 hp with a 1-speed automatic AWD system utilizing a 16v DI engine with Polestar optimization.
Torque output varies from 221 lb-ft in the 2WD variant to 486 lb-ft in the AWD model.
The vehicle is equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission in the 2WD version and a 1-speed automatic in the AWD configuration.
2021 Volvo XC40 Horsepower And Torque
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
T5 RDesign SUV |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 16v di w/polestar | AWD |
252 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
295 ft-lbs @ 1,800 rpm |
T5 RDesign SUV |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 16v di drive-e | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
248 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,800 rpm |
T5 Momentum SUV |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 16v di w/polestar | AWD |
252 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
295 ft-lbs @ 1,800 rpm |
T5 Momentum SUV |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 16v di drive-e | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
248 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,800 rpm |
T5 Inscription SUV |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 16v di w/polestar | AWD |
252 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
295 ft-lbs @ 1,800 rpm |
T5 Inscription SUV |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 16v di drive-e | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
248 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,800 rpm |
2021 Volvo XC40 Horsepower And Torque Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
T4 RDesign SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
187 hp @ 4,700 rpm |
221 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm |
T4 Momentum SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
187 hp @ 4,700 rpm |
221 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm |
T4 Inscription SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
187 hp @ 4,700 rpm |
221 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm |
Recharge P8 RDesign SUV |
1 Spd Auto | AWD |
402 hp |
486 ft-lbs |
2020 Volvo XC40 Horsepower
The Volvo XC40 features a 2.0L engine with a horsepower range of 187 hp in the base configuration to 248 hp in the higher-output variant, with the difference attributed to the 16v di drive-e technology in the latter.
Torque output varies from 221 lb-ft to 258 lb-ft, corresponding to the same engine configurations.
The vehicle is available with front-wheel drive (FWD), all-wheel drive (AWD), and two-wheel drive (2WD) options, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.
2020 Volvo XC40 Horsepower And Torque
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
T5 RDesign SUV |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 16v di drive-e | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
248 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,800 rpm |
T5 Momentum SUV |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 16v di drive-e | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
248 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,800 rpm |
T5 Inscription SUV |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 16v di drive-e | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
248 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,800 rpm |
T4 RDesign SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
187 hp @ 4,700 rpm |
221 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm |
T4 Momentum SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
187 hp @ 4,700 rpm |
221 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm |
T4 Inscription SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
187 hp @ 4,700 rpm |
221 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm |
2020 Volvo XC40 Horsepower And Torque Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
T5 RDesign |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 16v di drive-e | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
248 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,800 rpm |
T4 RDesign |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
187 hp @ 4,700 rpm |
221 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm |
T5 Momentum |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 16v di drive-e | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
248 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,800 rpm |
T4 Momentum |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
187 hp @ 4,700 rpm |
221 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm |
T5 Inscription |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 16v di drive-e | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
248 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,800 rpm |
T4 Inscription |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
187 hp @ 4,700 rpm |
221 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm |
2019 Volvo XC40 Horsepower
The Volvo XC40 is equipped with a 2.0L engine, producing a horsepower range from 187 hp with front-wheel drive to 248 hp with all-wheel drive.
Torque output varies from 221 lb-ft in the front-wheel drive configuration to 258 lb-ft in the all-wheel drive setup, both utilizing an 8-speed automatic transmission.
2019 Volvo XC40 Horsepower And Torque
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
T5 RDesign SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
248 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,800 rpm |
T5 Momentum SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
248 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,800 rpm |
T5 Inscription SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
248 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,800 rpm |
T4 RDesign SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
187 hp @ 4,700 rpm |
221 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm |
T4 Momentum SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
187 hp @ 4,700 rpm |
221 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm |
T4 Inscription SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
187 hp @ 4,700 rpm |
221 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm |
2019 Volvo XC40 Horsepower And Torque Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
T5 RDesign |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
248 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,800 rpm |
T4 RDesign |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
187 hp @ 4,700 rpm |
221 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm |
T5 Momentum |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
248 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,800 rpm |
T4 Momentum |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
187 hp @ 4,700 rpm |
221 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm |
T5 Inscription |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
248 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
258 ft-lbs @ 1,800 rpm |
T4 Inscription |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
187 hp @ 4,700 rpm |
221 ft-lbs @ 1,400 rpm |
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