Trunk comparison: Volvo V90 vs Volvo XC40

Biggest Differences (>10%)

The Volvo V90 offers significantly more loading length: with the seats fully folded down, the trunk of the V90 is 10.2 in (≈15%) longer, and with the first row upright, it is 9.1 in (≈25%) longer than the XC40. This makes the V90 noticeably better suited for long items (e.g., furniture parts, boards, skis) and for transports where longer cargo needs to be carried with the rear seat upright.

The loading edge of the XC40 is 5.5 in (≈23%) higher above the road than that of the V90. This means loading heavy or bulky items requires significantly more lifting effort with the XC40; the V90 with its lower loading edge can be loaded more comfortably and ergonomically, especially with frequent or heavy cargo.

Other Differences (≤10%) and Usability

The height of the trunk opening of the XC40 is 1.2 in (≈4%) higher than that of the V90. This small advantage slightly facilitates accommodating very tall items but is hardly decisive in practice.

The depth of the trunk (loading edge to trunk floor) is the same in both models, so there are no differences in usability here.

The narrowest width of the trunk is 1.6 in (≈4%) larger in the V90, and the width of the trunk opening is 3.1 in (≈8%) larger in the V90. Both are minor differences: the V90 offers a bit more room for maneuvering wider items but overall does not feel fundamentally different from the XC40.

Conclusion

For users who frequently transport long or bulky items or value easier loading, the Volvo V90 is the more practical choice (longer cargo areas, lower loading edge). The XC40 offers a slightly higher opening height but has disadvantages in handling heavy cargo due to the higher loading edge.