Compare the2022 Land Rover Range Rover EvoqueVS 2022 Volvo V60 Cross Country

The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags helps prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The V60 Cross Country doesn’t offer a front passenger side knee airbag.

Both the Range Rover Evoque and the V60 Cross Country have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras, driver alert monitors, available blind spot warning systems, around view monitors and rear cross-path warning.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2021 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Land Rover vehicles are better in initial quality than Volvo vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Land Rover 26th in initial quality. With 10 more problems per 100 vehicles, Volvo is ranked 29th.

The Range Rover Evoque’s standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder produces 11 lbs.-ft. more torque (269 vs. 258) than the V60 Cross Country’s 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder. The Range Rover Evoque R-Dynamic HST’s standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder produces 46 more horsepower (296 vs. 250) and 37 lbs.-ft. more torque (295 vs. 258) than the V60 Cross Country’s 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder.

Regenerative brakes improve the Range Rover Evoque’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The V60 Cross Country doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

Both the Range Rover Evoque and the V60 Cross Country have a standard automatic start/stop engine feature to stop unnecessary fuel waste and pollution at stop lights and heavy traffic. All Range Rover Evoques have a standard disable switch for the system, so a driver can keep the engine from shutting off when the vehicle stops temporarily. A disable switch costs extra on the V60 Cross Country.

The Range Rover Evoque has 1.8 gallons more fuel capacity than the V60 Cross Country (17.7 vs. 15.9 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque higher (7 out of 10) than the Volvo V60 Cross Country (5). This means the Range Rover Evoque produces up to 8 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the V60 Cross Country every 15,000 miles.

A nine-speed automatic is standard on the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only an eight-speed automatic is available for the V60 Cross Country.

For better stopping power the Range Rover Evoque’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the V60 Cross Country:

The Range Rover Evoque stops shorter than the V60 Cross Country:

For better traction, the Range Rover Evoque has larger standard tires than the V60 Cross Country (235/60R18 vs. 215/50R18). The Range Rover Evoque’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the V60 Cross Country (245/45R21 vs. 235/45R19).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Range Rover Evoque offers optional 21-inch wheels. The V60 Cross Country’s largest wheels are only 20-inches.

The Range Rover Evoque has standard front and rear gas-charged shocks for better control over choppy roads. The V60 Cross Country’s suspension doesn’t offer gas-charged shocks.

The front and rear suspension of the Range Rover Evoque uses coil springs for better ride, handling and control than the V60 Cross Country, which uses transverse leafs springs in the rear. Coil springs compress more progressively and offer more suspension travel for a smoother ride with less bottoming out.

The Range Rover Evoque offers an optional driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads or off-road. The V60 Cross Country’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

The Range Rover Evoque is 1 foot, 4.2 inches shorter than the V60 Cross Country, making the Range Rover Evoque easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The Range Rover Evoque has 1.5 inches more front headroom, .5 inches more front shoulder room, .2 inches more rear headroom and .9 inches more rear shoulder room than the V60 Cross Country.

The Range Rover Evoque’s cargo area is larger than the V60 Cross Country’s in almost every dimension:

The Range Rover Evoque’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the V60 Cross Country’s (3968 vs. 2000 pounds).

The Range Rover Evoque’s optional easy entry system raises the steering wheel and glides the driver’s seat back when the door is unlocked or the ignition is switched off, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The V60 Cross Country doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. Wireless charging costs extra on the V60 Cross Country.