2021 Volvo XC40 and Volvo XC60: Which is Better?

One is a subcompact SUV intended as the ultimate urban commuter, while the other is a luxury compact SUV designed to deliver unrivaled comfort that immerses occupants in a true cocoon.

Keep reading our 2021 Volvo XC40 vs. Volvo XC60 comparison guide to see how both vehicles fare. Alternatively, you may visit our dealership location at Capital Volvo Cars, Tallahassee, FL, to compare both vehicles.

2021 Volvo XC40 vs. Volvo XC60: Performance

XC40: The 2021 XC40 offers a choice of two turbocharged four-cylinder engine options. The base powertrain is a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 187 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque. This engine offers a front-wheel-drive system. Also standard is an eight-speed automatic transmission.

The second engine delivers up to 248 horsepower, 258 lb-ft of torque, and is only available with an all-wheel-drive system.

XC60: For its part, the XC60 comes with three available powertrains. The base engine is a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 250 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. Volvo also offers a turbo- and supercharged four-cylinder engine that makes 316-horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque.

The third XC60 engine is a plug-in hybrid with a turbo-four engine and an electric motor that combine to make a whopping 400 horsepower and 472 lb-ft of torque. All three engines are paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

XC60 models outfitted with the base engine come standard with front-wheel drive but can be had with an available all-wheel drive. Other XC60s offer all-wheel drive as standard.

Style & Comfort Features

XC40: Outside, the XC40 offers 18-19-inch wheels, LED exterior lighting, a power liftgate, rain-sensing windshield wipers, etc. Inside, customers get leather seating surfaces, keyless ignition, eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat, available power-folding rear headrests, dual-zone climate control, etc.

XC60: The XC60 offers 18-21-inch wheels, adaptive LED headlights, panoramic sunroof, available black exterior trim, etc. For occupants' comfort, the XC60 is available with four-zone automatic climate control, heated front sport seats with cloth bolstering, ambient interior lighting, leather upholstery, and so much more.

2021 Volvo XC40 vs. Volvo XC60: Safety & Technology

The XC40 and XC60 offer a wide array of safety and technology features that help alleviate driver stress while providing excitement and confidence. Although the XC60 has a long list of safety features, both SUVs come with blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, automatic emergency braking, adaptive headlights, lane departure warning, lane-keep assist, etc.

Both vehicles offer a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Apple CarPlay^®, Android Auto™, Bluetooth, HD radio, and satellite radio. However, the XC40 comes with an eight-speaker premium stereo as standard, while the XC60 offers a ten-speaker audio system.

Verdict: The 2021 Volvo XC40 and 2021 Volvo XC60 deliver the auto giant’s promise of luxurious ambiance, sportiness, and agile driving dynamics. So either way, you can't go wrong.

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