Volvo XC40 B5 Plus Dark Theme vs. Volvo XC60 B5 Plus Bright Theme
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Volvo XC40 B5 Plus Dark Theme and Volvo XC60 B5 Plus Bright Theme 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 XC40 B5 Plus Dark Theme and the Volvo XC60 B5 Plus Bright Theme.
When comparing the Volvo XC40 B5 Plus Dark Theme's and the Volvo XC60 B5 Plus Bright Theme's specifications and ratings, the Volvo XC40 B5 Plus Dark Theme 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 resale value. The Volvo XC60 B5 Plus Bright Theme has the advantage in the area of interior volume. The Volvo XC40 B5 Plus Dark Theme and Volvo XC60 B5 Plus Bright Theme have the same fuel efficiency base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Volvo XC40 B5 Plus Dark Theme's and the Volvo XC60 B5 Plus Bright Theme's specifications and ratings, the Volvo XC40 B5 Plus Dark Theme is a better car than the Volvo XC60 B5 Plus Bright Theme.
Pricing: A used 2023 Volvo XC40 B5 Plus Dark Theme ranges from $35,989 to $48,738 while a used 2023 Volvo XC60 B5 Plus Bright Theme is priced between $38,512 to $51,471. For a new model, the Volvo XC40 B5 Plus Dark Theme's price is between $41,228 and $50,340, with the Volvo XC60 B5 Plus Bright Theme priced between $45,490 and $55,805.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Volvo XC40 B5 Plus Dark Theme loses 44.2 percent of its value and the Volvo XC60 B5 Plus Bright Theme loses 48.2 percent of its value. This means the Volvo XC40 B5 Plus Dark Theme retains 4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Volvo XC60 B5 Plus Bright Theme.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Volvo XC40 B5 Plus Dark Theme and the Volvo XC60 B5 Plus Bright Theme makes 247 horsepower. Both the B5 Plus Dark Theme and the B5 Plus Bright Theme are rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 426 and 564 miles respectively. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Volvo XC60 B5 Plus Bright Theme, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Volvo XC40 B5 Plus Dark Theme, a crossover/subcompact SUV, has the advantage in the area of rear head room. The Volvo XC40 B5 Plus Dark Theme and Volvo XC60 B5 Plus Bright Theme are comparable in regards to rear shoulder room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Volvo XC40 B5 Plus Dark Theme and the Volvo XC60 B5 Plus Bright Theme have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$41,228 - $50,340
Starting MSRP:
$42,750
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$38,105
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$25,900 - $48,000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$45,490 - $55,805
Starting MSRP:
$47,700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$49,432
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$33,400 - $77,900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$41,051
Price Range:
$35,989 - $48,738
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$37,679
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$26,738 - $46,684
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
48
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
18,174
# Good or Great Deals:
13
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$43,953
Price Range:
$38,512 - $51,471
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$50,879
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$36,181 - $80,861
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
92
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
23,554
# Good or Great Deals:
36
Volvo XC40 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Volvo XC60 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volvo XC40 B5 Plus Dark Theme
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
10.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
10.1 - 11.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volvo XC60 B5 Plus Bright Theme
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
10.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
11.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
9.7 - 12.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
25.3%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
1.2 - 14.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.7 - 29.1
Volvo XC40 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
3 out of / 13Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
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6 out of / 59Ranking
6 out of / 13Ranking
6 out of / 13Ranking
8 out of / 13Ranking
12 out of / 68Ranking
16 out of / 68Ranking
36 out of / 68Ranking
37 out of / 68Ranking
37 out of / 68Ranking
46 out of / 68Ranking
48 out of / 68Ranking
54 out of / 68Volvo XC60 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 4Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 6Ranking
4 out of / 4Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
7 out of / 68Ranking
8 out of / 68Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 68Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
12 out of / 27Ranking
18 out of / 29Ranking
19 out of / 68Ranking
20 out of / 68Ranking
20 out of / 59Ranking
23 out of / 68Ranking
23 out of / 29Ranking
24 out of / 29Ranking
26 out of / 68Ranking
32 out of / 68Ranking
44 out of / 68Ranking
53 out of / 68Ranking
56 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Volvo XC40 Trim Levels
B4 Core, B4 Plus Bright Theme, B4 Plus Dark Theme, B4 Ultimate Bright Theme, B4 Ultimate Dark Theme, B5 Core, B5 Plus Bright Theme, B5 Ultimate Bright Theme, B5 Ultimate Dark Theme
Other Volvo XC60 Trim Levels
B5 Core, B5 Plus Dark Theme, B5 Ultimate Bright Theme, B5 Ultimate Dark Theme, B6 Ultimate Bright Theme, B6 Ultimate Dark Theme
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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
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):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
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
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):
23 / 30 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
327 / 426 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:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 30 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
432 / 564 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
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
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
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
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
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
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
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup 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
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup 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
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Cargo Space:
21.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
57.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
119.7 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Cargo Space:
37.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
63.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
120.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3861 lbs
Width:
80.1 inches
Height:
65.2 inches
Length:
174.8 inches
Wheelbase:
106.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4023 lbs
Width:
83.3 inches
Height:
65.2 inches
Length:
185.4 inches
Wheelbase:
112.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19
