Compare the2025 Land Rover Range Rover EvoqueVS 2025 Volvo V60 Cross Country

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, front 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.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 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. With 28 fewer problems per 100 vehicles, JD Power ranks Land Rover higher than Volvo.

The Range Rover Evoque’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 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is faster than the Volvo 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 (6 out of 10) than the Volvo V60 Cross Country (4). This means the Range Rover Evoque produces up to 12.1 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.

The Range Rover Evoque stops much 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. 215/55R18).

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 Dynamic SE handles at .86 G’s, while the V60 Cross Country pulls only .82 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

For greater off-road capability the Range Rover Evoque has a greater minimum ground clearance than the V60 Cross Country (8.3 vs. 7.8 inches), allowing the Range Rover Evoque to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The Range Rover Evoque is 1 foot, 4.4 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 .5 inches more front shoulder room 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 (3935 vs. 2000 pounds).

The Range Rover Evoque’s standard easy entry system raises the steering wheel, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The V60 Cross Country doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

The Range Rover Evoque has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the vehicle heater warms up. A heated steering wheel costs extra on the V60 Cross Country.

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.

Insurance will cost less for the Range Rover Evoque owner. The Complete Car Cost Guide estimates that insurance for the Range Rover Evoque will cost $3125 to $5210 less than the V60 Cross Country over a five-year period.

The Range Rover Evoque will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. The IntelliChoice estimates that the Range Rover Evoque will retain 50.91% to 52.06% of its original price after five years, while the V60 Cross Country only retains 43.21% to 43.79%.