Whereas the Audi A6 Allroad and Mercedes E 450 All-Terrain have disillusioned us with their poseur ranges of functionality and questionable worth, that’s not the case with the opposite midsize luxurious off-roadish wagon: the 2021 Volvo V90 Cross Nation. It has genuinely helpful additional floor clearance and a decrease, extra smart worth. However what about that different aspect of wagon goodness, utility?
Though I’ve not luggage-tested the Allroad or All-Terrain, Highway Take a look at Editor Zac Palmer successfully did so utilizing totally different baggage and totally different A6/E-Class wagon variants. Our outcomes are subsequently solely vaguely comparable. My guess is the Mercedes would win the day and the V90 would high the Audi, however once more, that is only a guess.
I’ve, nonetheless, luggage-tested Volvo’s smaller off-roadish wagon, the V60 Cross Nation. Surprisingly, the distinction between Cross International locations is not that nice.
In keeping with Volvo’s splendidly detailed cargo specs that point out what precisely they measured (trace trace, each different automobile firm), the V90 Cross Nation (above left) has 25.5 cubic-feet of house behind the again seat from flooring to roof. The V60 Cross Nation (proper) has 23.2 cubic ft. That is not a lot of a distinction.
Nevertheless, Volvo additionally offers the cargo space size from the seat base to the liftgate. That is an even bigger distinction on paper: 45.4 inches for the V90 and 40.7 inches for the V60. That may play out as soon as I introduced the bags into the equation.
Earlier than we get to the luggage, although, take another take a look at the above comparability picture. Try the totally different D pillars and particularly how rather more upright the V60’s are. That is my guess as to why the V90 cargo space manages to be a lot longer, but has solely a minor quantity distinction.
Identical luggage, identical formation, totally different Volvo wagons. You clearly see right here that there is extra size obtainable within the V90. 5 inches extra? I do not learn about that, however you however DO get more room.
As with each baggage take a look at I do, I exploit two midsize curler suitcases that may should be checked in on the airport (26 inches lengthy, 16 extensive, 11 deep), two roll-aboard suitcases that simply barely match within the overhead (24L x 15W x 10D), and one smaller roll-aboard that matches simply (23L x 15W x 10D). I additionally embody my spouse’s fancy in a single day bag simply to spruce issues up a bit (21L x 12W x 12D).
As you may see above, the flamboyant bag would not slot in both with the cargo cowl in place, however that is commonplace for a hatchbacked car with their cargo volumes.
Now a phrase about these cargo covers. Although they each slide up the D pillar for simple entry, the V90’s is powered and does so routinely whenever you open and shut the liftgate. The V60 requires you to do it your self.
Nice, let’s take away them each.
Admittedly, I used a barely totally different Tetris formation within the V60 (greatest luggage stacked atop one another), however as soon as once more you may see the distinction between them as soon as the cargo cowl is eliminated. Sure, the flamboyant bag suits in each, however there’s extra room left over within the V90.
How rather more? Properly, the V90 can swallow a 38-quart cooler and have some room left over, whereas the V60 is nice for 2 small duffel luggage with no room left over.
That is actually the place you may see that the V90 is certainly extra spacious than the V60 in an considerable approach, which is nice given its higher exterior dimensions and better price ticket. It additionally has a extra voluminous again seat, a extra highly effective engine, higher refinement, together with terrific experience high quality, and extra characteristic content material.
Additionally, understand that the entire above additionally applies to the usual Volvo V90 and V60, which have the very same cargo areas. I also needs to take this chance to as soon as once more applaud Volvo for nonetheless providing un-lifted, un-cladded, common wagon variations, in contrast to its Mercedes and Audi rivals. Additionally BMW, which does not supply wagons in any respect any extra. Boo-urns.
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