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Volvo XC40 vs Subaru Crosstrek comparison

Compare performance (197 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (36,800 £ vs 29,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo XC40 or Subaru Crosstrek?

Volvo XC40 vs Subaru Crosstrek: Key differences

Volvo XC40

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  • visibly more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space

Subaru Crosstrek

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  • markedly cheaper
  • very slightly lighter

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

XC40

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Subaru Crosstrek is markedly cheaper – starting at 29,800 £ , while the Volvo XC40 costs 36,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,942 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC40 uses 6.5 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Subaru Crosstrek with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

Crosstrek

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo XC40 offers visibly more power – delivering 197 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 61 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC40 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Subaru Crosstrek takes 10.8 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Subaru Crosstrek is only slightly faster – reaching 198 km/h, while the Volvo XC40 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 18 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC40 delivers visibly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 118 Nm more.

XC40

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru Crosstrek is very slightly lighter – 1,595 kg compared to 1,688 kg. The difference is around 93 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo XC40 offers noticeably more boot space – 452 L compared to 315 L. That’s a difference of about 137 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Volvo XC40 offers only slightly more capacity – up to 1,328 L, about 14 L more than the Subaru Crosstrek.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC40 carries only slightly more – 532 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 27 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo XC40 is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £36,800
XC40

Volvo XC40

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 163 - 197 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.5 L/100km
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Volvo XC40
Subaru Crosstrek

Costs and Consumption
Price
36,800 - 47,200 £
Price
29,800 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
147 - 148 g/km
co2
174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
48 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,688 kg
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,628 kg
Trunk capacity
452 L
Trunk capacity
315 L
Length
4,425 mm
Length
4,495 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
1,652 mm
Height
1,600 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,328 L
Max trunk capacity
1,297 - 1,314 L
Payload
532 kg
Payload
472 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 197 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
198 km/h
Torque
265 - 300 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 145 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Subaru
What drive types are available for the Volvo XC40?

The Volvo XC40 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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