With their upscale accommodations, versatile practicality, and engaging performance, Volvo crossovers represent among the most compelling options in their respective segments. But what really differentiates them from other industry nameplates is the sophisticated style and craftsmanship of Volvo's signature Scandinavian design language. Whether you're looking to add some flexibility to your daily commutes or seeking a refined and spacious, safety-packed family mover, Volvo crossovers can make every journey a little more enjoyable.
In Volvo's SUV lineup, the XC40 and XC60 are both classified as compact crossovers, but they offer a few significant distinguishing characteristics designed to serve different needs and preferences. Here's a quick overview of what Washington DC-area drivers can expect from each.
Volvo XC40
| Volvo XC40 | |
|---|---|
| L - W - H (in.) | 174.2 - 73.3 - 65.3 |
| Cargo (cu. ft.) | 20.7 to 57.5 |
| Headroom F/R (in.) | 39 / 39.2 |
| Legroom F/R (in.) | 40.9 / 36.1 |
As the automaker's smallest crossover, the Volvo XC40 is ideal for shoppers seeking a little more versatility from their daily driver while maintaining maximum maneuverability. Its city-friendly dimensions are well-suited to navigating busy streets and crowded parking lots, but don't let its diminutiveness fool you. The XC40 offers spacious accommodations for up to five people and 57.5 cubic feet of max cargo space.
The XC40 offers two versions of Volvo's turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine: the T4 (187 h, 221 lb-ft of torque) and the T5 (248 hp, 258 lb-ft).
This XC40 also comes standard with a full range of advanced safety technologies, including:
- Volvo City Safety (forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking)
- Blind Spot Information System (BLIS™ )
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Lane Keeping Aid
- Road Sign Information
- Automatic high beams
Volvo XC60
| Volvo XC60 | |
|---|---|
| L - W - H (in.) | 184.6 - 74.9 - 65.3 |
| Cargo (cu. ft.) | 29.7 to 63.3 |
| Headroom F/R (in.) | 38 / 38 |
| Legroom (in.) | 41.5 / 38 |
The slightly larger Volvo XC60 leverages its dimensional advantage to provide more passenger legroom and increased cargo capacity. Like the XC40, it comes standard with a full suite of IntelliSafe driver aids and also adds more amenities to the base trim, like leather upholstery and dual-zone automatic climate control. It's perfect for small families who need something more flexible than a sedan but don't want the imposing space requirements of a larger SUV.
The XC60 offers more-powerful engine options as well. In addition to the base T5 powertrain, XC60 Silver Spring shoppers can also choose the turbo/supercharged T6 (316 horsepower, 295 pound-feet of torque) or the twincharged plug-in hybrid Recharge (400 horsepower, 472 pound-feet of torque).
Test Drive Volvo SUVs at Volvo Cars of Bethesda
For more information about the Volvo XC40 or XC60 crossovers and their available features and financing offers, please contact Volvo Cars of Bethesda. And if you'd like to try one for yourself, don't hesitate to schedule an in-person or at-home test drive. We'd love to show you around.
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