2020 BMW X2 vs 2020 Volvo XC40 - The Car Connection

2020 BMW X2

2020 Volvo XC40

Select style

M35i Sports Activity Vehicle

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
X2 M35i Sports Activity Vehicle	23	30	$43,700	$46,450
X2 sDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle	24	32	$34,350	$36,400
X2 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle	24	31	$36,210	$38,400

Select style

T4 FWD Inscription

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
XC40 T4 FWD Inscription	23	33	$38,023	$40,450
XC40 T4 FWD Momentum	23	33	$31,678	$33,700
XC40 T4 FWD R-Design	23	33	$37,553	$39,950
XC40 T5 AWD Inscription	22	30	$39,903	$42,450
XC40 T5 AWD Momentum	22	30	$33,558	$35,700
XC40 T5 AWD R-Design	22	30	$39,433	$41,950

Show Only Differences

Pricing

Invoice Price

$43,700

$38,023

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$46,450

$40,450

Monthly Payment Estimate

$774 / month

$674 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.6

Read Our Full Review

7.0

Read Our Full Review

TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 BMW X2 trades utility for styling compared to the related X1.

The 2020 Volvo XC40 honed in on the Netflix and Stitch Fix crowd, with smart dynamics and style and an all-in subscription plan.

TCC Likes

Good driving dynamics
Strong engines
Attention-grabbing looks

Well-appointed interior
Hip styling
Volvo comfort and quality

TCC Dislikes

Huge price tag with options
So-so interior
Not that stylish, so what’s the point?

Frustrating shift knob
Narrow rear seat
Mediocre fuel economy

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

33 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Small SUV 2WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

94.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.9

56.3

Front Head Room (in)

39.8

37.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.6

56.7

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

36.7

36.1

Front Leg Room (in)

40.3

40.9

Second Head Room (in)

37.1

38.3

Front Hip Room (in)

54.7

Second Hip Room (in)

54.6

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

Length, Overall (in)

172.2

174.2

Height, Overall (in)

60.1

65.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.9

Wheelbase (in)

105.1

106.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.8

73.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.3

Liftover Height (in)

29.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

50.1

46.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

21.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

21.6

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

29.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

34.9

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

37.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

65.7

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

41.7

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.6

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.1

14.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.2

37.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P225/45WR19

P235/55HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

927

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/45WR19

P235/55HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

927

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3721

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

18 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

18 X 7.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

210

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

760

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

331 @ 1750

221 @ 1400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.0 L/120

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

301 @ 5000

187 @ 4700

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.52

5.25

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.80

0.81

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.20

3.33

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.05

1.95

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.24

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.22

4.01

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.18

3.03

Trans Order Code

2TB

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.49

1.46

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW X2

Volvo XC40

Body Style

Sports Activity Coupe

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.9

6.6

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

Get FREE Dealer Quotes

From dealers near you

Go!

Compare 2020 BMW X2 vs 2020 Volvo XC40

Get FREE Dealer Quotes

Add a Vehicle to Compare