Volvo XC40 Volvo XC60

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Volvo XC40 Volvo XC60
Fuel (differs) Hybrid Plug-in Hybrid
From (indicative) (differs) € 42,995 € 67,995
Status Available Available
Model years 2017-now 2017-now
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Reliability (differs) 72/100 73/100
Efficiency (differs) 64/100 70/100
Practicality (differs) 74/100 78/100
Value retention (differs) 70/100 68/100
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 48/100 62/100
Specifications
Power (hp) (differs) 197 350
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 7.6 5.7
Length (mm) (differs) 4440 4708
Width (mm) (differs) 1873 1902
Height (mm) (differs) 1652 1656
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1688 2150
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) (differs) 6.7 1
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 2100 2250
Boot (l) (differs) 452 468
Wheelbase (mm) (differs) 2702
Battery (kWh) (differs) 14.7
Electric WLTP range (km) (differs) 78
Body style SUV SUV
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5
Top speed (km/h) 180 180

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

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  • Volvo XC40 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volvo XC40 · Efficiency: Owner-reported l/100km vs WLTP 6.7 (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volvo XC40 · Practicality: Boot 452 l + towing weight 2,100 kg vs segment (manufacturer figure) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volvo XC40 · Value retention: Residual-value indication from valuation guides, compact-SUV segment (historical, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volvo XC40 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure, hybrid without plug + LCA indication ICCT 2024 (segment), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Volvo XC60 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volvo XC60 · Efficiency: Owner-reported consumption strongly dependent on charging vs. WLTP 1.0 l/100km (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volvo XC60 · Practicality: Boot 468 l + towing weight 2,250 kg + EV range 78 km vs. segment (manufacturer figure) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volvo XC60 · Value retention: Residual-value indication from valuation guides, plug-in SUV segment (historical, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volvo XC60 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure PHEV (depends on electric-driving fraction) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 (segment), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21

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Profile · B3/B4 mild-hybride en Recharge (facelift 2024)

Volvo XC40

Compact SUV on the CMA platform, shared with the Polestar 2. The B4 mild hybrid combines a 2.0 petrol engine with a 48V starter-generator and delivers 197 hp system power. WLTP 6.7 l/100km (manufacturer figure); owners report higher motorway figures in practice (public forums, not measured by us). Boot 452 l, braked towing weight 2,100 kg. The 2024 facelift brought new headlights and a revised nose.

Profile · II T6 Recharge plug-in (facelift 2024)

Volvo XC60

Mid-size SUV on the SPA platform, on the market since 2017 and facelifted in 2024. The T6 Recharge plug-in couples a 2.0 petrol engine to an electric motor and a 14.7 kWh battery; system power 350 hp and WLTP EV range 78 km (manufacturer figure). WLTP consumption 1.0 l/100km depends heavily on the charging ritual; owners report 5 to 8 l/100km once the battery stays empty (public forums, not measured by us).

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