Volvo V40 Cross Country 2013 vs Volvo XC60 2008
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 254 HP | 285 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
| Volvo V40 Cross Country engine produces 31 HP less power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volvo XC60. Despite less power, Volvo V40 Cross Country reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 11.9 | |
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The Volvo V40 Cross Country is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V40 Cross Country consumes 3.6 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 540 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| Volvo V40 Cross Country gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| 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 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 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, 3 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 | 11.9 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`070 | 2`440 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 9400 | |
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