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Volvo S60 vs Volvo XC40

2019 Volvo S60
2019 Volvo S60
$35,800MSRP
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2019 Volvo XC40
2019 Volvo XC40
$33,700MSRP
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2019 Volvo S60
$35,800MSRP
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2019 Volvo XC40
$33,700MSRP
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Overview

MSRP

$35,800

MSRP

$33,700

Listings

133

Listings

139

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

8.3 out of 10

Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

Pros

  • Stylish design

  • Standard advanced safety features

  • Excellent value for money

Cons

  • Unintuitive technology

  • Poor ergonomic design

Pros

  • Powerful engine

  • Spacious

Cons

  • Irritating transmission

  • Poor visibility

Reviews Summary

The Volvo S60 competes with the likes of the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Audi A4, Lexus IS, and Infiniti Q50. But the S60 wasn't always so competitive. In fact, dating back to 2000, it was kind of its own thing, the closest competitor being Saab. Well, Saab is no more, and Volvo woke up, realizing it had to make a sedan with mass appeal. From a visual standpoint, it’s hard not to find the S60 appealing.

Reviews Summary

If any brand is experiencing a revival in terms of both form and function, it's Volvo. The Swedish automaker is experiencing a renaissance, delivering new cars that are not only breathtaking to look at inside and out, but that also provide fantastic technology, safety, and performance.

Volvo was once the Safety Brand, but with the advent of advanced safety technology, many other brands have caught up. Volvo has found its niche in high fashion, backed by continually improving safety technology that rivals the best in the world.

This recent trend started with the XC90 SUV and was followed by the V90 wagon. These are world-class vehicles, but they also fetch high prices.

Enter the 2019 Volvo XC40. It scales down much of what makes those high-end models so great, offering it in a (comparatively) more affordable subcompact SUV package. The XC40 offers ingenious cargo solutions, incredibly advanced technology, and even a new way to go about car ownership. Is that enough to make it stand out compared to other subcompact SUVs? Read on to find out.

Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.0L 250 hp I4

Engine

2.0L 187 hp I4

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

250 hp @ 5500 rpm

Horsepower

187 hp @ 4700 rpm

MPG City

24

MPG City

23

MPG Highway

36

MPG Highway

33
2019 Volvo S60
2019 Volvo S60
$35,800MSRP
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2019 Volvo XC40
2019 Volvo XC40
$33,700MSRP
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2019 Volvo S60
$35,800MSRP
Overview
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2019 Volvo XC40
$33,700MSRP
Overview
Overview
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Overview

MSRP
$35,800
$33,700
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.4

4.5

Expert reviews

8.3 out of 10

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7.8 out of 10

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • Stylish design

  • Standard advanced safety features

  • Excellent value for money

Cons

  • Unintuitive technology

  • Poor ergonomic design

Pros

  • Powerful engine

  • Spacious

Cons

  • Irritating transmission

  • Poor visibility

Summary
The Volvo S60 competes with the likes of the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Audi A4, Lexus IS, and Infiniti Q50. But the S60 wasn't always so competitive. In fact, dating back to 2000, it was kind of its own thing, the closest competitor being Saab. Well, Saab is no more, and Volvo woke up, realizing it had to make a sedan with mass appeal. From a visual standpoint, it’s hard not to find the S60 appealing.

If any brand is experiencing a revival in terms of both form and function, it's Volvo. The Swedish automaker is experiencing a renaissance, delivering new cars that are not only breathtaking to look at inside and out, but that also provide fantastic technology, safety, and performance.

Volvo was once the Safety Brand, but with the advent of advanced safety technology, many other brands have caught up. Volvo has found its niche in high fashion, backed by continually improving safety technology that rivals the best in the world.

This recent trend started with the XC90 SUV and was followed by the V90 wagon. These are world-class vehicles, but they also fetch high prices.

Enter the 2019 Volvo XC40. It scales down much of what makes those high-end models so great, offering it in a (comparatively) more affordable subcompact SUV package. The XC40 offers ingenious cargo solutions, incredibly advanced technology, and even a new way to go about car ownership. Is that enough to make it stand out compared to other subcompact SUVs? Read on to find out.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
2.0L 250 hp I4
2.0L 187 hp I4
Drive Train
FWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
250 hp @ 5500 rpm
187 hp @ 4700 rpm
MPG City
24
23
MPG Highway
36
33

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