Volvo XC40

Core summary

Italy-market MY2025 XC40 B3 and B4 mild hybrids. Source-based specification and buying analysis.

Do not use the XC40 name alone to compare powertrains. This guide concerns mild-hybrid gasoline versions; battery-electric and older plug-in listings require separate specifications.

History & generations

The reference is Volvo's Italian MY2025 B3/B4 price and technical document. Equipment and drivetrain choices from other markets are not imported into it.

Body, platform & design

Check parking visibility and hatch access on the exact car, rather than deciding from its upright appearance. Those details determine whether the compact footprint helps you daily.

Engine & drivetrain

Both use a 1,969-cc four-cylinder engine. B3 is rated at 120 kW/163 PS and B4 at 145 kW/197 PS, with electrical assistance listed separately.

Trim differences

The Italian table specifies seven-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive for both B3 and B4.

Interior & seating

Try rear seating with your normal front-seat positions before adding comfort options. More equipment cannot fix a cabin arrangement that does not suit the regular passengers.

Efficiency & range

Mild-hybrid should not be read as plug-in capability. Compare these cars using their gasoline consumption and your mileage, not an imagined electric-only commute.

Safety & equipment

Confirm the actual assistance equipment from the build specification and demonstrate the warnings. Brand reputation does not tell you which optional functions a used car carries.

Strengths

B3 versus B4 is a focused power-and-price decision within this market range. Decide whether the extra output matters on your route before paying for it.

Considerations

An imported XC40 needs its original market specification identified. Applying a local brochure to a foreign-market car can misstate driven wheels or engine output.

Recommended use

For mostly urban use, assess low-speed response, seat access and parking before performance figures. For regular loaded motorway trips, demonstrate the relevant acceleration safely.

Rivals & related

Compare the electric EX40 only after treating charging access as a separate ownership requirement. Similar dimensions do not make the powertrain decision interchangeable.

FAQ

Does B4 necessarily mean AWD? Not in this Italian MY2025 reference, where B4 is front-wheel drive. Verify the particular market and build instead of assuming.

Sources & updates

Reference scope: Italy-market MY2025 XC40 B3 and B4 mild hybrids. Research-based guide; no hands-on road test is claimed. Manufacturer specifications are distinguished from Cariary buying interpretation. Text reviewed 15 October 2026. Sources for the revised text:

https://www.volvocars.com/files/cs/v3/assets/blt0feaa88e629251fc/bltd0a7255df44f334a/66e2edd9fb23402c9562a5bc/listino_xc40_mhev.pdf?branch=prod_alias

• Manufacturer reference — Italy-market MY2025 XC40 B3 and B4 mild hybrids →Source used for the stated historical model-year specification; not a claim of a current range.
• Photo 1 — © M 93 →Resized and encoded as WEBP; original composition retained. Front exterior. Volvo XC40 B3 Plus facelift photographed in Germany; body reference, not a guarantee of Italian MY2025 option availability.
• Photo 2 — © M 93 →Resized and encoded as WEBP; original composition retained. Rear exterior. Volvo XC40 B3 Plus facelift photographed in Germany; body reference, not a guarantee of Italian MY2025 option availability.

Last editorial review: October 15, 2026. Specifications remain market- and model-year-specific.