Volvo V60 Cross Country vs. BMW X4
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Volvo V60 Cross Country and BMW X4 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Volvo V60 Cross Country and the BMW X4.
When we compare the Volvo V60 Cross Country's and the BMW X4's specifications and ratings, the Volvo V60 Cross Country has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, resale value and interior volume. The BMW X4 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Volvo V60 Cross Country's and the BMW X4's specifications and ratings, the Volvo V60 Cross Country is a better car than the BMW X4.
Pricing: A used 2025 Volvo V60 Cross Country ranges from $44,387 to $55,270 while a used 2025 BMW X4 is priced between $49,337 to $66,736. For a new model, the Volvo V60 Cross Country's price is between $53,114 and $61,509, with the BMW X4 priced between $59,825 and $76,185.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Volvo V60 Cross Country loses 47.7 percent of its value and the BMW X4 loses 53.3 percent of its value. This means the Volvo V60 Cross Country retains 5.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW X4.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Volvo V60 Cross Country’s base engine makes 247 horsepower, and the BMW X4 base engine makes 248 horsepower. The V60 Cross Country is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 493 miles. The X4 is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 464 miles. This gives the Volvo V60 Cross Country the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the BMW X4. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Volvo V60 Cross Country, a compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front leg room, rear head room, and cargo space. The BMW X4, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Volvo V60 Cross Country has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
53114 - 61509
Starting MSRP:
50300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
49451
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
33000 - 79900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
59825 - 76185
Starting MSRP:
55300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
49635
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
23800 - 79100
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
47174
Price Range:
44387 - 55270
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
51959
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
34107 - 95081
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
56836
Price Range:
49337 - 66736
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
51781
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
25863 - 81247
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.51356376
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.34749831 - 0.55942423
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
29662
Depreciation %:
0.53639122
Resale Value $:
25638
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.53712559
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.38326835 - 0.59140478
Volvo V60 Cross Country Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
BMW X4 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volvo V60 Cross Country
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
11.0
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
9.5 - 20.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW X4
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
14.6
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
14.6
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
12.0 - 16.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.179
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.342732343364495
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
1.5 - 10.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
11.423343534208126
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.8 - 54.4
Volvo V60 Cross Country Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 12Ranking
8 out of / 12Ranking
9 out of / 12Ranking
9 out of / 12Ranking
12 out of / 12BMW X4 Rankings
Ranking
8 out of / 28Ranking
10 out of / 28Ranking
15 out of / 28Ranking
15 out of / 28Ranking
15 out of / 28Ranking
20 out of / 27Ranking
22 out of / 68Ranking
23 out of / 28Ranking
24 out of / 68Ranking
24 out of / 28Ranking
30 out of / 68Ranking
36 out of / 68Ranking
37 out of / 68Ranking
37 out of / 64Ranking
55 out of / 68Ranking
58 out of / 68Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Volvo V60 Cross Country Trim Levels
B5 Plus, B5 Ultra
BMW X4 Trim Levels
M40i, xDrive30i
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
247 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
248 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1450 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.059 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 31 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
382 / 493 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 27 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
361 / 464 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.5 inches
Cargo Space:
25.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
60.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
116.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Cargo Space:
18.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
50.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
116.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4082 lbs
Width:
80.3 inches
Height:
59 inches
Length:
188.5 inches
Wheelbase:
113.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4178 lbs
Width:
84.2 inches
Height:
63.8 inches
Length:
187.6 inches
Wheelbase:
112.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/55R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/50R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black Metallic
Blue
Denim Blue Metallic
Gray
Bright Dusk Metallic / Platinum Grey Metallic / Vapour Grey Metallic
Red
Fusion Red Metallic
Silver
Silver Dawn Metallic
White
Crystal White Metallic
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Phytonic Blue Metallic / Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Gray
Brooklyn Grey Metallic / Dark Graphite Metallic
Red
Aventurin Red Metallic
Silver
Not available
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal
Brown
Maroon Brown
White
Blond
Beige
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black w/ Blue Contrast Stitching / Black w/ Red Contrast Stitching
Brown
Cognac / Cognac w/ Contrast Stitching / Mocha
White
Not available
Beige
Canberra Beige
Gray
Oyster
Red
Tacora Red
