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2020 BMW X1	2020 Volvo XC40	Add Vehicle
Select style sDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP X1 sDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle 24 33 $33,235 $35,200 X1 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle 23 31 $35,095 $37,200	Select style T4 FWD Inscription Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP XC40 T4 FWD Inscription 23 33 $38,023 $40,450 XC40 T4 FWD Momentum 23 33 $31,678 $33,700 XC40 T4 FWD R-Design 23 33 $37,553 $39,950 XC40 T5 AWD Inscription 22 30 $39,903 $42,450 XC40 T5 AWD Momentum 22 30 $33,558 $35,700 XC40 T5 AWD R-Design 22 30 $39,433 $41,950
Show Only Differences
Pricing
Invoice Price
$33,235	$38,023
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$35,200	$40,450
Monthly Payment Estimate
$587 / month	$674 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
6.0 Read Our Full Review	7.0 Read Our Full Review
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2020 BMW X1 welcomes crossover shoppers into the luxury brand with a good price and nice features.	The 2020 Volvo XC40 honed in on the Netflix and Stitch Fix crowd, with smart dynamics and style and an all-in subscription plan.
TCC Likes
Punchy turbo-4 Large cargo area Good standard feature set	Well-appointed interior Hip styling Volvo comfort and quality
TCC Dislikes
Aging beauty Tight second row Controller dial for infotainment	Frustrating shift knob Narrow rear seat Mediocre fuel economy
Fuel Economy
City
24 mpg	23 mpg
Highway
33 mpg	33 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Large Cars	Small SUV 2WD
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5	5
Passenger Volume (ft³)
101.2	-
Front Head Room (in)
41.9	37.6
Front Leg Room (in)
40.4	40.9
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.6	56.7
Second Head Room (in)
39.4	38.3
Second Leg Room (in)
37	36.1
Second Shoulder Room (in)
55.2	56.3
Second Hip Room (in)
-	54.6
Front Hip Room (in)
-	54.7
Exterior Dimensions
Length, Overall (in)
175.5	174.2
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
71.7	73.7
Height, Overall (in)
62.9	65.3
Track Width, Front (in)
61.5	63
Track Width, Rear (in)
61.6	64
Wheelbase (in)
105.1	106.4
Min Ground Clearance (in)
-	8.3
Liftover Height (in)
-	29.7
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
58.7	46.9
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
27.1	16
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
-	29.4
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
-	37.3
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
-	41.7
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
-	34.9
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
-	65.7
Brakes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA	NA
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes	Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes	Yes
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc	4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
-	13.6
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
-	11.9
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
-	NA
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
16.1	14.2
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
37.4	37.4
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion	Rack-Pinion
Tires
Spare Tire Size
NA	Compact
Rear Tire Size
P225/50VR18	P235/55HR18
Front Tire Size
P225/50VR18	P235/55HR18
Spare Tire Order Code
NA	NA
Rear Tire Order Code
927	NA
Front Tire Order Code
927	NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3554	-
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 X 7.5	18 X 7.5
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 X 7.5	18 X 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA	Compact
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum	Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum	Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
NA	Steel
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
210	-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-	760
Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
228 @ 5000	187 @ 4700
Engine Order Code
NA	NA
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4	Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement
2.0 L/122	2.0 L/120
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection	Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
258 @ 1450	221 @ 1400
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
27	27
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
24	23
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
33	33
Transmission
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.80	0.81
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.67	0.67
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code
205	NA
Trans Type
8	8
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.20	3.33
Reverse Ratio (:1)
4.22	4.01
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00	1.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.24	1.22
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.49	1.46
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
2.05	1.95
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.18	3.03
First Gear Ratio (:1)
5.52	5.25
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA	NA
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD	Automatic w/OD
Summary
Vehicle Name
BMW X1	Volvo XC40
Body Style
Sports Activity Vehicle	Sport Utility
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Strut	Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link	Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut	Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link	Multi-Link
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.6	6.6
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
-	350
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
-	3500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
-	3500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
-	350
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
-	3500
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
Overall Side Crash Rating
Side Barrier Rating
Side Barrier Rating Driver
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
Rollover Rating

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