Volvo V40 Cross Country 2013 vs Volvo XC60 2009

 
Volvo V40 Cross Country
2013 - 2016
Volvo XC60
2009 - 2013
Body: HatchbackCrossover / SUV
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: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.4 Diesel

Performance

Power: 177 HP175 HP
Torque: 400 NM420 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.6 seconds9.8 seconds
Volvo V40 Cross Country is more dynamic to drive.
Volvo V40 Cross Country engine produces 2 HP more power than Volvo XC60, but torque is 20 NM less than Volvo XC60. Thanks to more power Volvo V40 Cross Country reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.46.0
The Volvo V40 Cross Country is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Volvo V40 Cross Country consumes 1.6 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 240 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1360 km in combined cycle1160 km in combined cycle
1530 km on highway1400 km on highway
Volvo V40 Cross Country gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)

Volvo XC60 2008: The car is fitted with Haldex Generation IV proactive automatic all-wheel drive. Haldex processes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when required. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a maximum 50% to 50% torque split between axes.

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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.37 m4.63 m
Width: 1.80 m1.89 m
Height: 1.47 m1.71 m
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 litres495 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1455 litres
Volvo XC60 has more luggage space.
Volvo V40 Cross Country has 160 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC60.
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters11.9 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo V40 Cross Country is 1 metres less than that of the Volvo XC60, which means Volvo V40 Cross Country can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`0102`505
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
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Average price (€): no data9400
Pros and Cons: Volvo V40 Cross Country has
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • better manoeuvrability
Volvo XC60 has
  • has 4x4 drive
  • higher ground clearance
  • roomier boot
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