Verdict
The V60 uses 74% less fuel, the V60 is 17% more powerful, while the V60 has a 13% bigger boot. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
What the V60 has over the XC40
SunroofHead-up Display
What the XC40 has over the V60
Tiptronic
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The V60's wheelbase is 170 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. Boot space favours the V60: 529 litres against 460.
V60 4,761 × 1,850 × 1,432 mm · wheelbase 2,872 mmXC40 4,425 × 1,863 × 1,658 mm · wheelbase 2,702 mm
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM286,910 | RM268,888✓ |
| Body type | Wagon | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM365✓ | RM428 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM2,930/mo | RM2,745/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM7,773 | RM7,304✓ |
| Fuel / year (est.) | RM796✓ | RM3,065 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM3.98✓ | RM15.32 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM44,666✓ | RM53,982 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with turbocharger, supercharger, variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,969 cc | 1,969 cc |
| Horsepower | 316 hp at 5,700 rpm✓ | 263 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 400 Nm at 1,200 rpm✓ | 390 Nm at 1,800 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 82 mm × 93.2 mm | 82 mm × 93.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3 | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 86 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 240 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 11.6 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 49 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 3.7 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-Speed Geartronic | Geartronic Automatic Transmission |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.6 seconds✓ | 6.4 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 2 L/100 km✓ | 7.7 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Co2 | 46 g/km✓ | 50 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,761 mm | 4,425 mm |
| Width | 1,850 mm | 1,863 mm |
| Height | 1,432 mm | 1,658 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,872 mm | 2,702 mm |
| Weight | 2,041 kg | 1,875 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 49 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 529 litres✓ | 460 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/40R19 | 235/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/40R19 | 235/50R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | Michelin e-Primacy |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | — | 24 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | — | 20 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Rear) | — | 14 inch |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 19" 5-multi-spoke Two-Tone Alloy | 19" 5-Y Spoke Matt Graphite Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 19" 5-multi-spoke Two-Tone Alloy | 19" 5-Y Spoke Matt Graphite Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Sport Chassis |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for Rear Doors | Power safety lock for rear door |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian, Cyclist, Oncoming Vehicle and Large Animal Detection (4 to 80 km/h) | Yes, City Safety with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian, Cyclist and Large Animal Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Blind Spot Collision Mitigation, Rear Cross Traffic Collision Mitigation, Run-off Road Protection | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors with Auto High Beam | LED Reflectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Boot, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB-C | 2 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 9" Touchscreen Sensus Connect Infotainment System with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and 16-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System (600 W) | 9" Portrait Android Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Knob Twist | Keyless Push button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist | Active Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Park Assist Pilot with Parallel and Perpendicular Parking | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Boot Grocery Bag Holder | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 120,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/160,000 km hybrid battery warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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