Ford Edge vs. Volvo XC40
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Edge and Volvo XC40 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Ford Edge and the Volvo XC40.
When we compare the Ford Edge's and the Volvo XC40's specifications and ratings, the Ford Edge has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. The Volvo XC40 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Ford Edge's and the Volvo XC40's specifications and ratings, the Ford Edge is a better car than the Volvo XC40.
Pricing: A used 2024 Ford Edge ranges from $23,192 to $39,631 while a used 2024 Volvo XC40 is priced between $29,283 to $44,296. For a new model, the Ford Edge's price is between $30,240 and $46,121, with the Volvo XC40 priced between $39,311 and $52,410.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford Edge loses 56.3 percent of its value and the Volvo XC40 loses 48.3 percent of its value. This means the Volvo XC40 retains 8.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford Edge.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Edge’s base engine makes 250 horsepower, and the Volvo XC40 base engine makes 247 horsepower. The Edge is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 518 miles. The XC40 is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 426 miles.This gives the Volvo XC40 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Ford Edge the advantage in maximum range. The Edge uses regular unleaded, and the XC40 uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford Edge, a crossover/midsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Ford Edge and the Volvo XC40 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
30240 - 46121
Starting MSRP:
38465
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
37575
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
31990 - 43320
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
39311 - 52410
Starting MSRP:
40500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
40572
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
25600 - 49900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
29167
Price Range:
23192 - 39631
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
40450
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
29167 - 55624
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
4745
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
37878
# Good or Great Deals:
1843
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
34196
Price Range:
29283 - 44296
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
38880
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
24250 - 47743
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
695
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
28665
# Good or Great Deals:
271
Ford Edge Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Volvo XC40 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Edge
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.1
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
10.0
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
7.7 - 15.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.183
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volvo XC40
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
12.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
9.7 - 12.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.798312832749213
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
6.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.3 - 31.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.381871179964788
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
1.2 - 12.2
Ford Edge Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 14Ranking
2 out of / 13Ranking
5 out of / 66Ranking
6 out of / 14Ranking
7 out of / 31Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
9 out of / 31Ranking
10 out of / 31Ranking
13 out of / 66Ranking
13 out of / 66Ranking
14 out of / 31Ranking
15 out of / 31Ranking
17 out of / 66Ranking
19 out of / 31Ranking
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24 out of / 31Ranking
25 out of / 66Ranking
25 out of / 66Ranking
26 out of / 31Ranking
27 out of / 66Ranking
30 out of / 31Ranking
30 out of / 31Ranking
31 out of / 66Ranking
36 out of / 66Ranking
44 out of / 66Ranking
65 out of / 66Volvo XC40 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 70Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
5 out of / 62Ranking
5 out of / 12Ranking
5 out of / 12Ranking
5 out of / 12Ranking
6 out of / 12Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
8 out of / 12Ranking
11 out of / 70Ranking
18 out of / 70Ranking
28 out of / 70Ranking
37 out of / 70Ranking
40 out of / 70Ranking
44 out of / 70Ranking
45 out of / 70Ranking
53 out of / 70Ranking
58 out of / 70Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Ford Edge Trim Levels
SE, SEL, ST, ST-Line, Titanium
Volvo XC40 Trim Levels
B5 Core Bright Theme, B5 Core Dark Theme, B5 Plus Bright Theme, B5 Plus Dark Theme, B5 Ultimate Bright Theme, B5 Ultimate Dark Theme
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
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):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
250 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
275 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
247 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 28 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
389 / 518 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 30 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
341 / 426 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
60.5 inches
Cargo Space:
39.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
73.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
153.1 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:
16 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
57.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
114 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4126 lbs
Width:
85.8 inches
Height:
68.3 inches
Length:
188.8 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3861 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 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Agate Black
Blue
Atlas Blue / Stone Blue
Gray
Carbonized Gray
Green
Forged Green
Silver
Iconic Silver
White
Oxford White
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black Metallic
Blue
Cloud Blue / Fjord Blue Metallic
Gray
Bright Dusk Metallic / Vapour Grey Metallic
Green
Sage Green Metallic
Silver
Silver Dawn Metallic
White
Crystal White Metallic
Red
Fusion Red Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Dune
Black
Ebony
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Charcoal
Gray
Grey Melange City Block in Charcoal Interior
