The Volvo XC40 is a five-seat compact SUV offered with a 2-litre turbo petrol or a 69 kWh electric powertrain, across Core, Plus, Plus Black Edition, Ultra and Ultra Black Edition trims. This page explains who it suits, how the powertrains differ and what each trim adds before you pick a deal.
The Volvo XC40 is a five-seat SUV with a boot of 443 to 452 litres depending on version, a 5-star Euro NCAP rating and a shape that has aged remarkably well. It sits below the larger Volvo SUVs as the brand's small family car, and it has been on sale in this form since 2020.
It suits people who want an SUV that feels upright and solid rather than sporty. Reviewers consistently praise the seats, the driving position and the sensible cabin storage, and criticise the fact that most functions - including cabin temperature - live in the touchscreen.
The choice is simple: one body style, two powertrains (2-litre turbo petrol or a 69 kWh electric), and five trims - Core, Plus, Plus Black Edition, Ultra and Ultra Black Edition.
Volvo XC40 key facts
| Body style | SUV |
|---|---|
| Powertrains | Petrol, Electric (161–235 bhp) |
| Seats | 5 |
| Boot | 443–452 litres, up to 1,432 litres seats folded |
| Electric range (WLTP) | 295 miles |
| Economy (WLTP) | 39.2–42.7 mpg |
| Braked towing | up to 2,000 kg |
| Manufacturer warranty | 3 years / 60,000 miles |
| Euro NCAP | 5 stars |
Manufacturer data for the versions we currently offer. Last updated 5 October 2026.
The XC40 is Volvo's compact family SUV: 4.44 m long, 2.70 m between the axles, five seats and five doors. It's the small one in the range, built around the same safety-first thinking as the bigger cars.
Road testers tend to describe it as calm rather than exciting - comfortable, quiet, secure in bad weather, and unusually well organised inside, with deep door bins and a boot of 443 to 452 litres depending on which version you pick. Volvo covers it with a 3-year or 60,000-mile warranty, and the electric version's battery has its own 8-year or 100,000-mile cover.
The turning circle is 11.4 m, which matters more in a multi-storey than any 0-62 mph time. Euro NCAP awarded five stars, with 97% for adult occupant protection.
Because the standard specification is genuinely complete, so you don't have to climb the range to get a well-equipped car. Every XC40 has heated front seats, a powered tailgate, wireless phone charging, built-in navigation, a digital instrument cluster, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Safety kit is standard across the board too: autonomous emergency braking, lane-keep assist, traffic sign recognition, automatic high beam, a rear-view camera and rear parking sensors. Dual-zone climate control, roof rails, rain-sensing wipers and an electric parking brake are on every version as well.
For towing, the petrol versions are rated at 1,600 to 2,000 kg braked and the electric at 1,500 kg, with a retractable towbar available as an option on every trim. If you tow, tell our team before you order - the towbar has to be specified with the car, not added later.
There are two: a 2-litre turbo petrol and a 69 kWh electric. Both are automatic, and the decision comes down to whether you can charge at home or at work.
The 2-litre turbo petrol produces 161 to 194 bhp, drives the front wheels through a seven-speed automatic and returns 39.2 to 42.7 mpg on the WLTP test. It covers 0-62 mph in 7.6 to 8.6 seconds depending on version, and it's the straightforward choice if charging isn't practical.
The electric XC40 has a 69 kWh battery (66 kWh usable), 235 bhp, rear-wheel drive and a WLTP range of up to 295 miles. It needs charging: the best version takes 10-80% in 27 minutes at 150 kW, or about 11 hours from empty on a 7.4 kW home charger. Our electric car guide covers the basics.
| Petrol | Electric | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot | 443 litres | 452 litres |
| Power | 161–194 bhp | 235 bhp |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| 0–62 mph | 7.6–8.6 s | 7.3 s |
| Braked towing | 1600–2000 kg | 1500 kg |
| Economy (WLTP) | 42.1 mpg | – |
| Battery | – | 69 kWh |
| Electric range (WLTP) | – | 295.1 miles |
Five trims, and the differences are mostly wheels, upholstery, parking tech and light. Core is already well equipped, so this is a set of choices rather than a climb.
Core gets 18-inch "5 Spoke" alloys, cloth upholstery, heated front seats, front and rear parking sensors, adaptive cruise control, keyless start and adaptive suspension. A 360-degree camera, heated rear seats, heated steering wheel, blind-spot monitoring and privacy glass are all available as options. The Core is currently available from £352.63 a month.
Plus moves to 19-inch "5 Y Spoke" wheels and Connect suede textile/microtech upholstery, and adds front park assist, Pilot Assist with adaptive cruise control, a hands-free power tailgate, keyless entry, heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel, an electrically adjustable driver's seat with memory, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. The Plus is currently available from £365.93 a month. Against the Core, that is currently £13.30/mo more expensive.
This is an edition of Plus, and it's about looks: 20-inch five-spoke high-gloss black alloy wheels, plus privacy glass. Mechanically and on kit, treat it as a Plus in a darker suit. The Plus Black Edition is currently available from £392.90 a month. Against the Plus, that is currently £26.98/mo more expensive.
Ultra brings the big-ticket items: active bending pixel LED headlights with adaptive shadow technology, a power panoramic glass sunroof with sun curtain, a 360-degree surround-view camera with side proximity sensors, a power passenger seat with multi-directional lumbar support, leather upholstery and 20-inch "5 Double Spoke" alloys. The Ultra is currently available from £447.29 a month. Against the Plus Black Edition, that is currently £54.38/mo more expensive.
An edition of Ultra with the black-detailed look, 20-inch five-spoke alloys and Connect suede textile/microtech upholstery in place of leather. Worth a look if you want the sunroof and the headlights but not the hide. The Ultra Black Edition is currently available from £450.91 a month. Against the Ultra, that is currently £3.62/mo more expensive.
If you're shortlisting, the CUPRA Formentor, Škoda Kodiaq, Volkswagen T-Roc and Hyundai Tucson all cover comparable ground. You can also see the rest of the range on our Volvo leasing page.
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Page updated 5 October 2026 by First Vehicle Leasing. Prices and availability shown on this page are live and change as deals are refreshed.
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