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Performance & drive
What it’s like to drive, and how quiet it is
The V40 Cross Country is available with Volvo’s D3 2.0-litre diesel engine, with 148bhp output and the option of a manual or automatic gearbox, or with the 1.5-litre T3 petrol as an automatic only.
The diesel is a good bet. It offers plenty of poke for everyday driving, and you won’t have much trouble taking on motorway trips. It also gives you the strong low-rev pull that diesels are famed for, so you won’t find yourself having to change down a gear too often.