Comparison: Ground clearance Volvo XC40 vs. competitors 2024

In the ever-tumultuous battlefield of compact SUVs, the Volvo XC40 stands as a majestic fortress, assertively perched with its generous ground clearance that not only boasts of Swedish engineering finesse but also whispers promises of adventures untold. It's like offering a knighthood to rugged terrains and undulating paths, allowing them to gracefully bow in submission. Volvo, with its XC40, has somehow managed to blend sleek Scandinavian design with the rugged demands of an SUV. But how does this gallant knight stand amongst its peers and predecessors in the grand quest for ground supremacy?

Volvo XC40 - How has the ground clearance changed over the generations?

The evolution of the XC40's ground clearance is more of a tale of steadfastness rather than change. From its debut in 2018 to its facelifted version prowling the roads today, the ground clearance has held steadfast at a noble 175 mm, a constant that suggests Volvo's confidence in its initial design. It's akin to a seasoned warrior, who, despite the changing tides of war, remains unyieldingly poised, clad in armor that has been tested by time and triumphs alike. However, it's crucial to note an enhancement in the XC40's arsenal, not in ground clearance but in its trunk space that modestly expanded from 1290 to 1328 liters with the rear seats folded, subtly suggesting an improved loot-carrying capacity for your spoils from those weekend adventures.

The difference in Ground clearance between first generation (1.Generation) from 2018 and last generation (XC40 1. Generation (1. Facelift)) from 2022 is 0.6cm mm.
The ground clearance of the current generation of XC40 is 205 mm.

Variants

Volvo XC40 variants: XC40 vs. XC40 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid vs. XC40 Recharge Pure Electric

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Ground clearance: Volvo XC40 variants
Variant nameGround clearance
XC40205 mm
XC40 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid205 mm
XC40 Recharge Pure Electric171 mm

The ground clearance compared to other Volvo models

When juxtaposed with its kin under the Volvo banner, the XC40's stature is quite illuminating. Compared to the sleek sedans and wagons like the Volvo V60 and the Volvo S60, both touching down at 128 mm and 147 mm respectively, the XC40 stands tall, almost as if it's peering over its siblings, ready to shield them from the harshest of elements. Even the electric brethren like the Volvo C40 and XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, which hover at 171 mm, look up to the XC40, acknowledging its superior vantage point. Amongst its family, the XC40's only rivals in the vertical challenge are the XC60 and the venerable XC90, with the latter reigning supreme at an almost mythical 267 mm.

Volvo XC40 vs other current cars by Volvo

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Ground clearance: XC40 vs. other models by Volvo
Variant nameGround clearance
V60 128 mm
V60 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid 128 mm
S60 147 mm
S60 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid 147 mm
S90 152 mm
S90 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid 152 mm
EX30 165 mm
EC40 171 mm
C40 Recharge Pure Electric 171 mm
XC40 Recharge Pure Electric 171 mm
EX40 175 mm
XC40 205 mm
XC40 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid 205 mm
XC60 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid 209 mm
V60 Cross Country 210 mm
EX90 212 mm
XC60 216 mm
XC90 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid 223 mm
XC90 267 mm

How does the ground clearance of the Volvo XC40 compare to it's nearest competitors?

But as every knight must venture beyond its castle, the XC40 finds itself locking horns with a myriad of rivals across the lands. Take, for instance, the Dacia Jogger and the DS Automobiles DS 7, gallant in their own right, yet kneeling at 200 mm and 190 mm respectively. The BMW X2 and Lexus UX, albeit noble, trail with 182 mm and 160 mm respectively. In a turn of fate that underscores the XC40's indomitable spirit, even the Lynk & Co 01 and the Nissan Juke, with their ambitious clearances of 213 mm and 180 mm, still find themselves outmatched in the grand scheme. It grapples most closely with the Subaru XV, which dares to soar at 220 mm, proving that in the realm of ground clearance, the battle is fierce, but the Volvo XC40, with its balanced amalgam of design, utility, and clearance, rides with a banner held high, challenging the status quo, and inviting those with a heart for adventure to join its noble quest.

Volvo XC40 vs. similar cars

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Ground clearance: Volvo XC40 vs. similar cars
Car modelGround clearance
Citroen C5 Aircross 2019230 mm
Subaru XV 2012220 mm
Mazda CX-5 2012210 mm
Mazda CX-7 2007205 mm
Dacia Duster 2010205 mm
Volvo XC40 2022205 mm
Opel Antara 2006200 mm
Renault Kadjar 2015200 mm
Nissan Qashqai 2007200 mm
SsangYong Torres 2023195 mm
Citroen C4 Aircross 2012195 mm
Mitsubishi ASX 2010195 mm
BMW X1 2009194 mm
VW T-Cross 2019190 mm
Opel Grandland 2022188 mm
Chevrolet Captiva 2006185 mm
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 2017183 mm
Skoda Kamiq 2019182 mm
Mazda CX-30 2019175 mm
Suzuki S-Cross 2022175 mm
Peugeot 4007 2007174 mm
KIA XCeed 2019172 mm
Skoda Karoq 2017172 mm
Renault Austral 2022170 mm
Hyundai ix35 2010170 mm
Hyundai Bayon 2021165 mm
Mercedes-Benz GLA 2014134 mm

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