Hyundai Nexo vs Volvo XC40: Specs Compared
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The Volvo XC40 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 106 mpg combined versus 68 mpg for the Hyundai Nexo, a 38 mpg advantage.
Across 3 measured categories, the Volvo XC40 leads in 3. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2019–2026
Hyundai Nexo
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · 16 configurations
2019–2026
Volvo XC40
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 19 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Hyundai Nexo | Volvo XC40 |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 68 mpg | 106 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 71 mpg | 118 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 64 mpg | 95 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | Not available | $700 |
| Lowest CO2 output | Not available | 326 g/mi |
| Engines offered | PMSM, PEM | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI |
| Transmissions | Automatic (A1) | Automatic (S8), Automatic (A1) |
| Drivetrains | Front-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Hydrogen | Premium, Electricity, Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Years covered | 2019–2026 | 2019–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 16 | 19 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Hyundai Nexo vs Volvo XC40 dimensions and size
The Hyundai Nexo is 9.4 inches longer than the Volvo XC40 on a wheelbase 3.5 inches longer, and 337.3 lbs heavier. Both clear the roughly 200 inches of usable length in a standard single garage bay.
| Dimension | Hyundai Nexo (2022) | Volvo XC40 (2026) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.9 in | 174.4 in | 9.4 in |
| Width (excl. mirrors) | 73.2 in | 73.2 in | identical |
| Height | 64.6 in | 65 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 106.3 in | 3.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,059 lbs | 3,721 lbs | 337 lbs |
Width excludes mirrors; add 8–12 inches for mirrors out. Figures are for the newest model year on record for each vehicle. See both drawn to scale.
Hyundai Nexo vs Volvo XC40: what the numbers mean
City and highway economy: the Volvo XC40 leads in both cycles — 118 mpg city and 95 mpg highway against 71 and 64 mpg — so its fuel-efficiency advantage holds whether you commute in traffic or cover long highway miles.
Powertrain choice: the Hyundai Nexo is recorded with 2 distinct engine configurations (PMSM, PEM), the Volvo XC40 with 2 (SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI). Across 16 recorded Hyundai Nexo configurations and 19 for the Volvo XC40, the wider the engine spread the more the real-world fuel efficiency depends on which version you actually buy, so check the specific model year and drivetrain rather than the headline number.
Drivetrain and class: the Hyundai Nexo is offered with Front-Wheel Drive, the Volvo XC40 with All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive. All-wheel drive typically costs one to two mpg combined against the same vehicle in front- or rear-wheel drive, which is worth remembering when the gap between these two is small. The EPA classes them as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD and Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD respectively — the class drives the interior volume, cargo space and passenger space each one is measured against.
Nexo vs XC40: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Hyundai Nexo or the Volvo XC40?
The Volvo XC40 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 106 mpg combined versus 68 mpg for the Hyundai Nexo, a 38 mpg advantage.
What engines do the Nexo and XC40 offer?
Hyundai Nexo: PMSM, PEM. Volvo XC40: SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
The EPA classifies the Hyundai Nexo as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD and the Volvo XC40 as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, so they aren't a like-for-like match on size.
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