2025 Lexus GX 550 vs. 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric Review

Picture of the 2025 Lexus GX 550

2025 Lexus
GX 550

MSRP*: $63,935 to $80,400
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Picture of the 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric

2024 Volvo
XC40 Recharge Pure Electric

MSRP*: $52,450 to $60,550
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MPG - City 15 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 21 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 - 7 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 76.9 - 90.5 ft3 57.5 ft3
Engine
  • 349-hp, 3.4-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 248-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 402-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 349 hp 248 - 402 hp
Towing Capacity 7,601 - 9,096 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 197.1 in 174.8 in
Exterior Width 78.0 - 78.7 in 75.2 in
Leg Room Front 41.2 in
Rear 36.7 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.1 in
Head Room Front 39.4 - 40.3 in
Rear 41.9 - 43.1 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 Lexus GX 550 than in the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric. The Lexus GX 550 will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric.

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 Lexus GX 550 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Lexus GX 550 is much wider than the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Lexus GX 550, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Lexus GX 550 is clearly the choice over the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Lexus GX 550 greatly out-muscles the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Lexus GX 550 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Lexus GX 550 and the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric. With the Lexus GX 550, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric.