Volvo V40 Cross Country 2013 vs Volvo XC60 2009
| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 203 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Volvo XC60 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V40 Cross Country engine produces 88 HP less power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Volvo XC60. Due to the lower power, Volvo V40 Cross Country reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 8.0 | |
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The Volvo V40 Cross Country is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V40 Cross Country consumes 4.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60, which means that by driving the Volvo V40 Cross Country over 15,000 km in a year you can save 630 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1360 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| Volvo V40 Cross Country gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 230 mm (9.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC60 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volvo XC60 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from eleven 4x4 versions of Volvo XC60 2009 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo V40 Cross Country engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 1 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo V40, Volvo S40, Volvo V60 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo V60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V40 Cross Country might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo V40 Cross Country engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Volvo V40 Cross Country 2013 1.6 engine: The main issues reported by owners are frequent oil and coolant leaks. The Siemens fuel system with piezo injectors is highly sensitive to fuel quality, requiring the use of high-grade diesel to avoid ... More about Volvo V40 Cross Country 2013 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.71 m | |
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Volvo V40 Cross Country is smaller. Volvo V40 Cross Country is 26 cm shorter than the Volvo XC60, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V40 Cross Country is 24 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 335 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1455 litres | |
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Volvo XC60 has more luggage space. Volvo V40 Cross Country has 160 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 9000 | |
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