Volvo XC40 (2017 – 2023) vs Lexus NX (2017 – 2021): specs compared
The Volvo XC40 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 247 hp against 235 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.5 s against 7.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 230 km/h against 200 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.5 L/100 km against 7.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,684 kg against 1,787 kg. At 4,638 mm, the Lexus NX is 213 mm longer than the Volvo XC40.
| Specification |
Volvo
XC40
2017 – 2023
|
Lexus
NX
2017 – 2021
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Japan |
| Documented years | 2017 – 2023 | 2017 – 2021 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 8 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Hybrid, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | AWD · FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 150 – 247 hp | 155 – 238 hp |
| Torque | 265 – 400 Nm | 210 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.5 – 10.2 s | 7.2 – 9.4 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 230 km/h | 180 – 200 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.5 – 7.7 L/100 km | 7.4 – 9.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,425 mm | 4,638 mm |
| Width | 1,862 mm | 1,869 mm |
| Height | 1,651 mm | 1,646 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,703 mm | 2,659 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,684 kg | 1,787 – 1,896 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.