Volvo XC40 0–60 Times
The Volvo XC40 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 15 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Volvo XC40 is the 2021 Volvo XC40 P8 R-Design Recharge, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.20 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.80 seconds at 107.7 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested Volvo XC40 is the 2019 Volvo XC40 T5 R-Design, which took 8.20 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.10 seconds at 84.6 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Out of all the Volvo XC40 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.39 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.88 seconds at 93.47 mph.
Fastest 0–60
4.20sec
2021 P8 R-Design Recharge · stock
Average 0–60
6.39sec
Across 15 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
14.88sec
@ 93.5 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
8.20sec
2019 T5 R-Design
Across 15 verified runs, the Volvo XC40 ranges from 4.20 to 8.20 seconds 0–60, with a 6.39-second average.
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Volvo XC40 Performance Overview
Volvo’s smallest crossover in this dataset spans 15 verified tests across 2019 to 2024, all within the First Generation (2018–present). Over that run, XC40 performance broadened from turbocharged gasoline models using 2.0-liter four-cylinders such as the B4204T family to electrified variants, with output ranging from 187 to 402 horsepower and a mix of gasoline, hybrid, and electric powertrains. Early results centered on the T4 and T5, with the 2019 T5 R-Design establishing an initial benchmark at 6.2 seconds to 60 mph, while the slower end of the tested range includes a 2019 T5 R-Design run of 8.2 seconds.
The major shift came for 2021, when the dual-motor battery-electric P8 R-Design Recharge reset the XC40’s ceiling with an all-time best 4.2-second 0-60 time and a matching 12.8-second quarter-mile at 107.7 mph. Later testing shows the lineup settling into a wider spread: recent mild-hybrid and single-motor versions such as the B5 Ultimate and Recharge Ultimate Single Motor keep the XC40 in the mainstream compact-luxury crossover performance band rather than extending beyond that 2021 peak. As it stands today, the current XC40 range remains defined by that broad powertrain diversity and by the P8 Recharge’s position as the quickest version recorded.
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Volvo XC40 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Generation | 2018–present | 6.39s | 4.20s — 2021 P8 R-Design Recharge | 15 | The First Generation generation (2018–present) averaged 6.39 seconds to 60 mph across 15 tests, led by the 2021 P8 R-Design Recharge at 4.20 seconds. Output ranged from 187 to 402 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4, Elec 220-kW 82-kWh, Elec 75-kWh, Elec 82-kWh configurations. |
First Generation
2018–present
Avg 0–60
6.39s
Fastest
4.20s
Tests
15
2021 P8 R-Design Recharge
The First Generation generation (2018–present) averaged 6.39 seconds to 60 mph across 15 tests, led by the 2021 P8 R-Design Recharge at 4.20 seconds. Output ranged from 187 to 402 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4, Elec 220-kW 82-kWh, Elec 75-kWh, Elec 82-kWh configurations.
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Volvo XC40 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
15 tests · 5 years
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2024 Volvo XC40
3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
6.40
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.13
sec
Recorded Tests
3
#06
2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge Ultimate Single Motor
6.30sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.00s
¼ mi @ 93.1 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 93.1 mph
- Engine
- Elec 220-kW 82-kWh
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 1A
- Horsepower
- 248 hp
- Torque
- 310 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,440 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 17.9 lbs/hp
- MPGe EPA
- 118 C / 95 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #6 of 15
#09
2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge Ultimate Single Motor
6.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.20s
¼ mi @ 92.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 92.0 mph
- Engine
- Elec 82-kWh
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 1A
- Horsepower
- 248 hp
- Torque
- 310 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,440 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 17.9 lbs/hp
- MPGe EPA
- 118 C / 95 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #9 of 15
#10
2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge Ultimate Single Motor
6.50sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.20s
¼ mi @ 91.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 91.0 mph
- Engine
- Elec 220-kW 82-kWh
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 1A
- Horsepower
- 248 hp
- Torque
- 310 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,440 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 17.9 lbs/hp
- MPGe EPA
- 118 C / 95 H / 69 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #10 of 15
How we verify Volvo XC40 performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Volvo XC40 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Volvo XC40 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
0–60 →
¼ mile →
Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Volvo XC40 performance FAQs
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The 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge Ultimate Single Motor reaches 60 mph in 6.3 to 6.5 seconds across recorded runs, with a best of 6.3 seconds. Quarter-mile results range from 15.0 to 15.2 seconds, with trap speeds from 91.0 to 93.1 mph. This version makes 248 hp and 310 lb-ft, and uses rear-wheel drive.
The fastest Volvo XC40 on record is the 2021 P8 R-Design Recharge, which hits 60 mph in 4.2 seconds. It is also the quickest XC40 in the quarter-mile, running 12.8 seconds at 107.7 mph. That makes it the performance benchmark across all 15 verified XC40 tests.
The fastest stock Volvo XC40 is also the 2021 P8 R-Design Recharge. Its best verified 0-60 time is 4.2 seconds, and it remains the quickest production XC40 in the quarter-mile at 12.8 seconds with a 107.7-mph trap speed. There are no modified XC40 runs in the current record set, so stock and overall rankings are the same.
Across 15 verified Volvo XC40 tests, the average 0-60 time is 6.39 seconds. The average quarter-mile is 14.88 seconds at 93.5 mph. Recorded XC40 runs span from a quickest 4.2-second 0-60 to a slowest 8.2-second run, showing a wide spread between electric, hybrid, and gasoline versions.
The first-generation Volvo XC40, covering 2018 onward, averages 6.39 seconds from 0 to 60 mph across 15 tests. Its quickest recorded run is 4.2 seconds by the 2021 P8 R-Design Recharge. Power outputs in this generation range from 187 to 402 hp, with gasoline, hybrid, and electric powertrains all represented.
The fastest first-generation Volvo XC40 is the 2021 P8 R-Design Recharge. It posts a best 0-60 time of 4.2 seconds, which stands as the quickest result for the generation. Since every recorded XC40 belongs to the first generation, that also makes it the fastest XC40 overall on record.
The Volvo XC40 T5 R-Design averages 6.68 seconds from 0 to 60 mph across 6 tests, with a best run of 6.2 seconds. It is one of the most frequently tested XC40 trims, giving it a solid sample size. The slowest XC40 result on record, an 8.2-second run, also comes from a 2019 T5 R-Design.
The Recharge Ultimate Single Motor is slightly quicker on average. Its average 0-60 time is 6.4 seconds, compared with 6.68 seconds for the T5 R-Design. The best recorded Recharge Ultimate Single Motor run is 6.3 seconds, while the best T5 R-Design run is 6.2 seconds, so their quickest results are very close.
The B5 Ultimate is slightly quicker in best recorded 0-60 time. It has a 6.1-second run, while the Recharge Ultimate Single Motor averages 6.4 seconds across 3 tests and has a best of 6.3 seconds. The B5 result comes from a single test, while the Recharge Single Motor has a broader sample.
The Volvo XC40 averages 14.88 seconds in the quarter-mile at 93.5 mph across all recorded tests. The quickest quarter-mile XC40 is the 2021 P8 R-Design Recharge at 12.8 seconds and 107.7 mph. For the 2024 Recharge Ultimate Single Motor, quarter-mile results fall between 15.0 and 15.2 seconds.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Volvo XC40 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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