2025 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2026 Volvo XC40 Review

Picture of the 2025 Jeep Wrangler

2025 Jeep
Wrangler

MSRP*: $32,095 to $99,995
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Picture of the 2026 Volvo XC40

2026 Volvo
XC40

MSRP*: $39,900 to $51,900
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MPG - City 13 - 20 MPG 23 MPG
MPG - Hwy 16 - 23 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 4 - 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 31.7 - 72.4 ft3 57.5 ft3
Engine
  • 270-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 285-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 470-hp, 6.4-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 194-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 247-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic, Manual Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 270 - 470 hp 194 - 247 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 - 3,500 lbs 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 166.8 - 188.4 in 174.8 in
Exterior Width 73.9 in 75.2 in
Leg Room Front 40.8 - 41.2 in
Rear 35.7 - 38.3 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.1 in
Head Room Front 40.8 - 42.6 in
Rear 40.3 - 41.7 in
Front 37.6 in
Rear 38.3 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Jeep Wrangler than in the Volvo XC40. The Jeep Wrangler will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Volvo XC40.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Jeep Wrangler is somewhat more expensive than the Volvo XC40.

Dimensions
The Jeep Wrangler is a little narrower than the Volvo XC40, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot. If you go with the Jeep Wrangler, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Volvo XC40.

Handling
The Jeep Wrangler has a larger turning radius than the Volvo XC40, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Jeep Wrangler will do just as well as the Volvo XC40, since they have about the same towing capacity. When it comes to horsepower, the Jeep Wrangler greatly out-muscles the Volvo XC40.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Jeep Wrangler does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Volvo XC40.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Jeep Wrangler and the Volvo XC40. With the Jeep Wrangler, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Volvo XC40.