Volvo XC40 Drivetrain & Drive Type
The 2026 Volvo XC40 is available in Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive drivetrain configurations.
Latest model year (2026):
The Volvo XC40 is offered in Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive configurations, depending on trim.
Volvo XC40 Drivetrain — All Years
| Year | Trim | Drive | Transmission | Engine | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 27 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 26 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 26 |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 98 |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 106 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 26 |
| 2023 | Auto (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 85 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 27 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 26 |
| 2022 | Auto (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 85 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 25 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 26 |
| 2021 | Auto (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 79 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 26 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 25 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 27 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 25 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 26 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 27 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Volvo XC40 Drivetrain FAQ
Is the Volvo XC40 front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?
The Volvo XC40 is available in Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.
Does the Volvo XC40 come with AWD or 4WD?
Yes — all-wheel or four-wheel drive is available on the Volvo XC40. See the table above for the specific years and trims.