Car comparison

Volvo XC70 II · Facelift 2013 2.4 D5vsVolvo V40 Cross Country 1.6 T4

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volvo XC70 II · Facelift 2013

2.4 D5

215 hp2400 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2016
VS

Volvo V40 Cross Country

1.6 T4

180 hp1596 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCrossover2013-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5

  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    215 hp
    160 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,321 km
    821 mi
  • Largest trunk
    575 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Volvo V40 Cross Country 1.6 T4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Lightest
    1,476 kg
    3,254 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    122 hp/t
    91 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    129 g/km

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5VolvoV40 Cross Country1.6 T4
Power
215hp160kW
180hp134kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,919kg4,231lb
1,476kg3,254lb
Gross weight
2,390kg5,269lb
1,910kg4,211lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
80.0s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
85.7s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
38.1s
Calculated
44.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
219Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
163Nm/t109lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,321km821mi
Calculated
1,127km700mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,400cc146cu in
1,596cc97cu in
Length
4,838mm190in
4,370mm172in
Width
1,870mm74in
1,857mm73in
Height
1,604mm63in
1,470mm58in
Wheelbase
2,815mm111in
2,646mm104in
Front track
1,614mm64in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,580mm62in
1,540mm61in
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
575L
335L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
62L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
129g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5Volvo V40 Cross Country 1.6 T4PowerTorque
  • Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V40 Cross Country 1.6 T4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D54,000 rpm1,500-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
VolvoV40 Cross Country1.6 T45,700 rpm1,600-5,000 rpm5,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5VolvoV40 Cross Country1.6 T4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.1 s
44.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
91 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
215 hp
160 kW
VolvoV40 Cross Country1.6 T4
180 hp
134 kW

Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5 has 35 hp more than Volvo V40 Cross Country 1.6 T4.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V40 Cross Country 1.6 T4 and Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5: 35 hp (26 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
VolvoV40 Cross Country1.6 T4
240 Nm
177 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
1,919 kg
4,231 lb
VolvoV40 Cross Country1.6 T4
1,476 kg
3,254 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
VolvoV40 Cross Country1.6 T4
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D58.0 s
VolvoV40 Cross Country1.6 T47.7 s

Although Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5 has more power, Volvo V40 Cross Country 1.6 T4 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V40 Cross Country 1.6 T4 and Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
VolvoV40 Cross Country1.6 T4
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
VolvoV40 Cross Country1.6 T4
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
1,321 km
821 mi
VolvoV40 Cross Country1.6 T4
1,127 km
700 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
215 hp
160 kW
8.0 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
VolvoV40 Cross Country1.6 T4
180 hp
134 kW
7.7 s
215 km/h
134 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
215 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,838 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,604 mm
63.1 in
VolvoV40 Cross Country1.6 T4
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
215 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
VolvoV40 Cross Country1.6 T4
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
8.0 s
VolvoV40 Cross Country1.6 T4
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
7.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
VolvoV40 Cross Country1.6 T4
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5VolvoV40 Cross Country1.6 T4
Power
215 hp
160 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,919 kg
4,231 lb
1,476 kg
3,254 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,838 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,604 mm
63.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Range score
1,321 km
821 mi
1,127 km
700 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
129 g/km
Trunk score
575 L
20.3 cu ft
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5Volvo V40 Cross Country 1.6 T4
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 193 km (120 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 240 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country 1.6 T4

  • Is 443 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 10 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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