XC40 - Commonly Asked Questions

Is the Volvo XC40 All Wheel Drive (4X4) ?

• The Volvo XC40's different engine specifications can vary between Front Wheel Drive (FWD) and All Wheel Drive (AWD). The majority of XC40 models offer FWD, however the Volvo XC40 B4 Plus offers AWD.
• The New Volvo Recharge Pure Electric comes in FWD as Recharge Core, Recharge Plus and Recharge Ultimate, although the Recharge Twin Plus and Recharge Twin Ultimate come as AWD. View the Volvo XC40 Recharge here.

What is the difference between Volvo XC40 T4 and T5?

• The difference between a T4 engine and a T5 engine is that the Volvo XC40 T5 generates 51 more bhp although both engines are equipped with a turbocharger. The T4 gets you around 211 brake horsepower. The T5 will generate up to 262 brake horsepower, with 258 pounds-feet of torque. Both engines offer exceptional fuel efficiency for an SUV.
• Both models are Front Wheel Drive, Automatic, with an almost identical electric range of 28.6 miles for the T4 engine, and 28 miles for the T5. The T4 engine will take 8.5 seconds to accelerate from 0-62 mph, whereas the T5 engine will do it in 7.3 seconds.

What is the difference between Volvo XC40 Momentum and Inscription?

• The difference between the Volvo XC40 being a Momentum specification or an Inscription specification, is the difference in features included and price. The Volvo XC40 Inscription will include features that come as standard on an Inscription, such as a 360° camera, BLIS™ and Cross Traffic Alert, Sensus Connect with Premium Sound by Harman Kardon, and more.
• The Volvo XC40 now comes in three different trims, Core, Plus and Ultimate. They will replace the old trim names of Momentum, R-Design and Inscription. The same concept is behind these trim names as the old ones, where Core is the prelusive trim, offering a high level of standard equipment which will more than meet the drivers' demands when it comes to style, comfort, safety and sophisticated design. The plus trim will replace the R-Design trim, which serves as the more sportier specification, this trim offers a variety of interior and exterior features above and beyond the Core trim. Who should opt for this spec level? Any motorist seeking an invigorating driving experience. Finally, the Ultimate trim, this trim is for the sagacious motorist, who doesn't just want an incredible experience but demands something genuinely exceptional. The Ultimate trim ups the ante even further, when it comes to luxury and style.