Comparison: Boot space Volvo XC40 vs. competitors 2025

As for the evolution of the Volvo XC40's boot space through its generations, it's a bit like trying to observe the growth pattern of a Swedish Fir in winter - nothing much seems to happen. With data as elusive as the mysterious post-fix 'l' liter measurement from the current and past generations, one might be tempted to think Volvo's been playing it coy. However, for the enthusiasts and potential buyers out there, rest assured that despite the numerical ambiguity, the XC40 has always been about providing a wholesome and practical package, its boot space included. This is not just about numbers but how smartly the space is utilized.

In comparison to its lofty siblings in the Volvo line-up, the Volvo XC40 finds itself jostling for room. When you pit it against the likes of the Volvo XC90, with its boot space touting 310 liters, and the even more cavernous Volvo V90 Cross Country's 507 liters, our plucky XC40 might seem like it's brought a knife to a gun fight. But it's not all doom and gloom; what the XC40 lacks in sheer volume, it makes up for in clever design and functionality. It's the agile middle child, capable of holding its own amidst the giants.

On the broader stage, amongst its rivals, the XC40 tells a tale of David and Goliath. Take the Dacia Jogger, for example, with a boot space resembling a small hangar at 160 liters, or the Porsche Cayenne at 540 liters, and you'd think the XC40 would cower. But no, Volvo's contender brings more to the ring than just space. Against the Toyota Corolla Cross and its 414 liters, the XC40 argues that size isn't everything, with superior design and utility. Then there's the battle with the likes of the Genesis GV80 and its whopping 735 liters - a leviathan against which many would falter. Yet, in these comparisons, we're reminded that it's not just the size of the boot but how you use it that counts. And in this, the XC40, with its smart functionalities and Swedish practicality, often emerges more versatile than its rivals, robustly claiming its position in the compact SUV segment.