Compare the2024 Jaguar E-PaceVS 2024 Volvo V60 Cross Country

Both the E-Pace and the V60 Cross Country have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, 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, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available around view monitors.

The E-Pace comes with a full 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The V60 Cross Country’s 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 10,000 miles sooner.

Jaguar pays for scheduled maintenance on the E-Pace for 2 years and 24,000 miles longer than Volvo pays for maintenance for the V60 Cross Country (5/60,000 vs. 3/36,000).

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2023 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Jaguar vehicles are better in initial quality than Volvo vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Jaguar above average in initial quality. With 65 more problems per 100 vehicles, Volvo is rated below average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Jaguar vehicles are more reliable than Volvo With 23 fewer problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, J.D. Power ranks Jaguar higher than Volvo.

The E-Pace’s 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 hybrid.

As tested in Motor Trend the Jaguar E-Pace is faster than the Volvo V60 Cross Country:

The E-Pace 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 Jaguar E-Pace higher (7 out of 10) than the Volvo V60 Cross Country (5). This means the E-Pace 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 Jaguar E-Pace, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only an eight-speed automatic is available for the V60 Cross Country.

For better traction, the E-Pace has larger standard tires than the V60 Cross Country (235/55R19 vs. 215/55R18). The E-Pace’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the V60 Cross Country (245/45R20 vs. 235/45R19).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the E-Pace has standard 19-inch wheels. Smaller 18-inch wheels are standard on the V60 Cross Country. The E-Pace’s optional 21-inch wheels are larger than the 20-inch wheels optional on the V60 Cross Country.

The front and rear suspension of the E-Pace 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 E-Pace 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.

For greater off-road capability the E-Pace has a greater minimum ground clearance than the V60 Cross Country (8 vs. 7.8 inches), allowing the E-Pace to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The E-Pace is 1 foot, 3.5 inches shorter than the V60 Cross Country, making the E-Pace easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The E-Pace has 1 inch more front headroom, .2 inches more rear headroom and 1.3 inches more rear shoulder room than the V60 Cross Country.

The E-Pace’s cargo area is larger than the V60 Cross Country’s in almost every dimension:

The E-Pace’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the V60 Cross Country’s (3968 vs. 2000 pounds).

The E-Pace’s standard easy entry system glides the driver’s seat back, 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 Jaguar E-Pace has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. Wireless charging costs extra on the V60 Cross Country.