2024 Toyota 4Runner vs. 2025 Volvo XC40 Review

Picture of the 2024 Toyota 4Runner

2024 Toyota
4Runner

MSRP*: $40,705 to $55,170
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Picture of the 2025 Volvo XC40

2025 Volvo
XC40

MSRP*: $40,650 to $49,300
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MPG - City 16 MPG 24 MPG
MPG - Hwy 19 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 - 7 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 88.8 - 89.7 ft3 57.5 ft3
Engine
  • 270-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 247-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 270 hp 247 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 lbs 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 190.2 - 191.3 in 174.8 in
Exterior Width 75.8 in 75.2 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 32.9 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.1 in
Head Room Front 38.6 - 39.3 in
Rear 38.6 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Volvo XC40 than in the Toyota 4Runner, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Toyota 4Runner will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Volvo XC40.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Toyota 4Runner as you will with the Volvo XC40, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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 Toyota 4Runner is somewhat more expensive than the Volvo XC40.

Dimensions
The Toyota 4Runner is about the same width as the Volvo XC40. If you go with the Toyota 4Runner, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Volvo XC40.

Handling
The Toyota 4Runner has the same turning radius as the Volvo XC40, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Toyota 4Runner is clearly the choice over the Volvo XC40 for pulling heavy loads. The Toyota 4Runner has a little more horsepower than the Volvo XC40.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Toyota 4Runner transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Volvo XC40.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Toyota 4Runner and the Volvo XC40. With the Toyota 4Runner, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Volvo XC40.