Compare the2025 Dodge HornetVS 2025 Volvo XC40

Both the Hornet and the XC40 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, available around view monitors and driver alert monitors.

Dodge’s powertrain warranty covers the Hornet 1 year and 10,000 miles longer than Volvo covers the XC40. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 5 years or 60,000 miles. Coverage on the XC40 ends after only 4 years or 50,000 miles.

There are almost 9 times as many Dodge dealers as there are Volvo dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Hornet’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Dodge vehicles are more reliable than Volvo With 55 fewer problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, J.D. Power ranks Dodge higher than Volvo.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2024 Auto Issue reports that Dodge vehicles are more reliable than Volvo vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Dodge 4 places higher in reliability than Volvo.

The Hornet GT’s standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder produces 21 more horsepower (268 vs. 247) and 37 lbs.-ft. more torque (295 vs. 258) than the XC40’s 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid. The Hornet R/T’s standard 1.3 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid produces 41 more horsepower (288 vs. 247) and 125 lbs.-ft. more torque (383 vs. 258) than the XC40’s 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid.

As tested in Car and Driver the Dodge Hornet is faster than the Volvo XC40:

On the EPA test cycle the Hornet R/T running on electricity gets better mileage than the XC40 T5 (77 city/77 hwy MPGe vs. 23 city/30 hwy).

On the EPA test cycle the Hornet R/T running its gasoline engine gets better fuel mileage than the XC40 T5 (29 city/29 hwy vs. 23 city/30 hwy).

The Hornet R/T can travel with zero emissions for 32 miles. The XC40 can’t move without running its internal combustion engine.

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Dodge Hornet uses regular unleaded gasoline (premium recommended for maximum performance). The XC40 requires premium, which can cost on average about 84.9 cents more per gallon.

A nine-speed automatic is standard on the Dodge Hornet, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only an eight-speed automatic is available for the XC40.

The Hornet stops much shorter than the XC40:

The Hornet’s optional tires provide better handling because they have a lower 40 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the XC40’s optional 45 series tires.

The Hornet offers an optional driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads or off-road. The XC40’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

The Hornet R/T handles at .87 G’s, while the XC40 B5 Ultra pulls only .85 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Hornet R/T executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.6 seconds quicker than the XC40 B5 Plus (26.5 seconds @ .65 average G’s vs. 28.1 seconds @ .61 average G’s).

The Hornet has .8 inches more front legroom and 1.9 inches more rear legroom than the XC40.

The Hornet has a much larger cargo volume than the XC40 with its rear seat up (27 vs. 20.4 cubic feet).

The Hornet has a much higher standard payload capacity than the XC40 (1195 vs. 925 lbs.).

The Hornet has a much higher maximum payload capacity than the XC40 (1245 vs. 925 lbs.).

The Hornet’s standard Keyless Enter-N-Go allow you to unlock the doors from either front door handle, unlock the cargo door, and start the vehicle, all without removing the key from the pocket or purse. Keyless Drive standard on the XC40 only offers hands-free access for the ignition, none to unlock the vehicle.

To shield the driver and front passenger’s vision over a larger portion of the windshield and side windows, the Hornet has standard extendable sun visors. The XC40 doesn’t offer extendable visors.

Optional air-conditioned seats in the Hornet keep the driver and front passenger comfortable and take the sting out of hot seats in Summer. The XC40 doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats.