2020 Lexus NX vs 2021 Volvo XC40

2020 Lexus NX

2021 Volvo XC40

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NX 300 AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
NX NX 300 AWD	22	28	$35,782	$38,270
NX NX 300 F SPORT AWD	22	27	$37,877	$40,510
NX NX 300 F SPORT FWD	22	28	$36,568	$39,110
NX NX 300 FWD	22	28	$34,473	$36,870
NX NX 300 Luxury AWD	22	28	$42,412	$45,360
NX NX 300 Luxury FWD	22	28	$41,103	$43,960
NX NX 300h AWD	33	30	$37,053	$39,420
NX NX 300h Luxury AWD	33	30	$43,719	$46,510

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Recharge P8 eAWD Pure Electric R-Design

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
XC40 Recharge P8 eAWD Pure Electric R-Design	N/A	N/A	$50,751	$53,990
XC40 T4 FWD Inscription	23	32	$37,083	$39,450
XC40 T4 FWD Momentum	23	32	$31,678	$33,700
XC40 T4 FWD R-Design	23	32	$36,613	$38,950
XC40 T5 AWD Inscription	22	30	$38,963	$41,450
XC40 T5 AWD Momentum	22	30	$33,558	$35,700
XC40 T5 AWD R-Design	22	30	$38,493	$40,950

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Invoice Price

$35,782

$50,751

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$38,270

$53,990

Monthly Payment Estimate

$638 / month

$900 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The dramatic lines on the Lexus NX keep it a compelling rival to pint-size luxury SUVs from BMW and Mercedes, but it could be more spacious.

The 2021 Volvo XC40 is a high-personality compact crossover with plenty of features for the money.

TCC Likes

Attention-grabbing looks
Comfortable seats
Classy interior design

Perky style
Perky personality
Perky powertrains

TCC Dislikes

Frustrating controls
Cramped back seat
Surprising road noise

Limited electric range
Limited cargo capacity
Pokey FWD version

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

0 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

0 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

53.9

54.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

71.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.3

56.7

Second Head Room (in)

38.1

38.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

56.3

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

42.8

40.9

Front Hip Room (in)

55.1

54.7

Second Leg Room (in)

36.1

Front Head Room (in)

38.2

37.6

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

62.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.9

Length, Overall (in)

182.3

174.2

Height, Overall (in)

64.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.2

63.4

Wheelbase (in)

104.7

106.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.6

73.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

17.7

14.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

17.7

14.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

54.6

47.4

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.7

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P225/65HR17

P235/50HR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/65HR17

P255/45HR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

3307

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

3307

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

3307

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

331

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

331

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4050

4740

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

19 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

19 X 7.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

760

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1650

486

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

235 @ 4800

402

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Electric

Fuel System

Port/Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.89

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.42

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.15

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.90

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.61

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.30

Summary

Vehicle Name

Lexus NX

Volvo XC40

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

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

7.4

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

2020 Lexus NX

2021 NXs available; 2020s sold out
Cash: Up to $2,000 rebate
Financing: From 0% APR for 60 mos.
Lease: From $349 for 36 months

2021 Volvo XC40

2021 Volvo XC40 on sale in good numbers
Lease: From $335 for 36 months
Rebates: Up to $2,500 off
Finance: From 0.9% APR for 60 months

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