[Mike]

Has anyone changed from an XC60 to an XC40 and if so how do they compare?

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[RomiosCyp]

Well i did considered it until i went and had a look!! Too small with not wide opening of the doors. I love my XC60 bad the only one that suit me is the Mercedes B-Class.

[vinalspin]

I agree, the XC40 is a stunning looking vehicle but it’s too small and with the new styling it’s all low and sleek at the cost of space/headroom etc.

[Mike]

Got one on a 2 day test drive next week will be an interesting comparison

[Mike 700]

This is a copy of my reply to a post in a Volvo forum,  hope it helps?

It begins with a V but ends with an ‘ n’ rather than an ‘o’, but that is only because the XC 40:, which I had waited a while for, proved in the end to be just too small for my particular needs.

I had an XC70 SeLux which would have taken a whole load of kit, but I was not disabled at the time , and followed this with an X90 SeLux then two XC60 R Design’s each of which would have been ideal for a Hoist etc as they all had largish boots, but not one was required for disability equipment?

I followed these with a V60 SE, which was a great size for carrying all the kit I needed as I was by now disabled and had got a bunch of stuff with whenever l travelled, but I hadn’t realised how low the seating really was and how difficult it was to get in and out of, with a disability, so that went after 18 months.

I had looked at the XC40, and really hoped that it would be big enough for me, but alas it wasn’t, hence the Tiguan SEL , which has an extending boot space ie the seat squabs adjust, and it also has individual reclining rear seats backs and a large square-ish boot to begin with anyway.

It is an excellent car for carrying equipment, full of goodies etc, well put together, but it is still not a Volvo , it is powerful, quiet, and economical with a 7 speed DSG auto box and steering wheel paddles , but sport Mode is not comparable to the superb sport mode on the XC60 R design – perhaps because I have a 2 litre 4 cylinder engine albeit pushing out 190 horses, compared to the 2.4 litre D5’s in my Volvo’s?

The XC 40 is a very good car, and nice to drive, but a little disappointing in the boot area, where the disabled need room.

I carry a couple of walking sticks in the boot, as I have little balance these days, and a Trustcare Lets Go Out rollator which folds up, and sometimes a Pride Quest fold up mobility scooter, although I have hardly used it .

I don’t have a hoist, as such, which allows more room ,but I do have a Hercules portable hoist, which I also occasionally take with me.

Hope this is the sort of info required?

Regards .
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[Mike]

Many thanks Mike700

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