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BMW i4 vs. Volvo XC40

When comparing the BMW i4 to the Volvo XC40, the BMW i4 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Volvo XC40 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the BMW i4 versus the Volvo XC40, the Volvo XC40 is a better car than the BMW i4.

BMW i4 versus Volvo XC40 Pricing

A used 2023 BMW i4 ranges from $55,800 to $77,770 while a used 2023 Volvo XC40 is priced between $38,954 to $48,867. For a new model, the BMW i4's price is between $56,541 and $78,580, with the Volvo XC40 priced between $42,568 and $51,736.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the BMW i4’s base engine makes 281 horsepower, and the Volvo XC40 base engine makes 194 horsepower.

Passenger Space Comparison

The Volvo XC40 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and trunk space. The BMW i4 has the advantage in the area of front leg room.

Safety Ratings Comparison

The Volvo XC40 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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Pricing

New Asking Price:

$56,541 - $78,580

Used Asking Price:

$55,800 - $77,770

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$42,568 - $51,736

Used Asking Price:

$38,954 - $48,867

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

49%

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

Not available

Safety:

Not available

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

7.8 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

iSeeCars Rankings

Not yet available

iSeeCars Rankings

Luxury Subcompact SUVs with Best Resale Value

11 / 12

Luxury Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

39 / 67

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Pros and Cons

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Not yet available

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Electric

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Trim Levels

eDrive35 Gran Coupe, eDrive40 Gran Coupe, M50 Gran Coupe

Trim Levels

B4 Core, B4 Plus Bright Theme, B4 Plus Dark Theme, B4 Ultimate Bright Theme, B4 Ultimate Dark Theme, B5 Core, B5 Plus Bright Theme, B5 Plus Dark Theme, B5 Ultimate Bright Theme, B5 Ultimate Dark Theme

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

281 hp

Torque:

295 foot-lbs

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.062 hp per pound

Towing Capacity:

Not applicable

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

194 hp @ 4800 rpm

Torque:

221 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.052 hp per pound

Towing Capacity:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

Not Applicable

Engine Configuration:

Not Applicable

Number of Cylinders:

Not Applicable

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

RWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined MPG):

Not applicable

MPGe:

Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

256 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Battery Size/Capacity :

70.2 kWh

Maximum Charging Rate:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined MPG):

24 / 32 / 27

MPGe:

Not applicable

Range (city/hwy):

341 / 454 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Battery Size/Capacity:

Not applicable

Maximum Charging Rate:

Not applicable

Standard/Optional Features

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Standard/Optional Features

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.2 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.5 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

55.2 inches

Rear Head Room:

36.6 inches

Rear Leg Room:

34.2 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

54.3 inches

Cargo Space:

10 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

Not applicable

Overall Interior Volume:

90.0 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39 inches

Front Leg Room:

40.9 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.7 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.1 inches

Rear Leg Room:

36.1 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

56.3 inches

Cargo Space:

20.7 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

57.5 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

118.7 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4553 lbs

Width:

81.6 inches

Height:

57 inches

Length:

188.5 inches

Wheelbase:

112.4 inches

Ground Clearance:

4.9 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3726 lbs

Width:

80.1 inches

Height:

65.2 inches

Length:

174.8 inches

Wheelbase:

106.4 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.1 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

painted alloy

Tire Size:

225/50R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

painted alloy

Tire Size:

235/55R18