2016 Volvo XC90 vs. 2017 Volvo XC90
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2016 Volvo XC90 and 2017 Volvo XC90 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2016 Volvo XC90 and the 2017 Volvo XC90.
When comparing the 2016 Volvo XC90's and the 2017 Volvo XC90's specifications and ratings, the 2016 Volvo XC90 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2016 Volvo XC90 and 2017 Volvo XC90 have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2016 Volvo XC90's and the 2017 Volvo XC90's specifications and ratings, the 2016 Volvo XC90 is a better car than the 2017 Volvo XC90.
Pricing: A used 2016 Volvo XC90 ranges from $14,988 to $25,997 while a used 2017 Volvo XC90 is priced between $16,898 to $29,989.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2016 Volvo XC90 and the 2017 Volvo XC90 both lose 54.4 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Volvo XC90 is 8.2 out of 10. Volvo XC90 is ranked 7 out of 22 Best Luxury Large SUVs based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, the Volvo XC90 is ranked 9 and the Volvo XC90 is ranked 9 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. The Volvo XC90 is also ranked 9 out of 29 Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows while the Volvo XC90 is ranked 9 out of 29 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Volvo XC90 is 8.6 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2016 Volvo XC90 and the 2017 Volvo XC90 makes 250 horsepower. The XC90 is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, while the XC90 is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon. Both have a highway range of 489 miles. The XC90 uses gasoline, and the XC90 uses premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Volvo XC90 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$43,950
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$66,940
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$39,065 - $119,900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$45,750
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$67,866
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$39,065 - $122,400
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$20,328
Price Range:
$14,988 - $25,997
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$28,013
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$10,509 - $75,265
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
188
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
98,236
# Good or Great Deals:
100
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$23,280
Price Range:
$16,898 - $29,989
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$34,102
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$18,439 - $96,709
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
155
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
94,110
# Good or Great Deals:
74
Volvo XC90 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
8.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Volvo XC90 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
8.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2016 Volvo XC90
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
1.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
2.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.5 - 10.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
22.4%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2017 Volvo XC90
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.5 - 11.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
22.4%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1 - 15.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
2.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1 - 7
Volvo XC90 Rankings
Ranking
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49 out of / 68Volvo XC90 Rankings
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49 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
2016 Volvo XC90 Trim Levels
T5 Inscription, T5 Momentum, T5 R-Design, T6 First Edition, T6 Inscription, T6 Momentum, T6 R-Design
2017 Volvo XC90 Trim Levels
T5 Momentum, T5 R-Design, T6 Inscription, T6 Momentum, T6 R-Design
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
250 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
250 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 26 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
414 / 489 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 26 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
414 / 489 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
15.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
85.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
119.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
15.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
85.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
119.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4293 lbs
Width:
84.3 inches
Height:
69.9 inches
Length:
194.9 inches
Wheelbase:
117.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4293 lbs
Width:
84.3 inches
Height:
69.9 inches
Length:
194.9 inches
Wheelbase:
117.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Ember Black Metallic / Onyx Black Metallic
Blue
Magic Blue Metallic
Brown
Twilight Bronze Metallic
Gray
Bright Silver Metallic / Luminous Sand Metallic / Osmium Grey Metallic / Savile Gray Metallic
White
Crystal White Pearl Metallic / Ice White
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black Metallic
Blue
Magic Blue Metallic
Brown
Twilight Bronze Metallic
Gray
Luminous Sand Metallic / Osmium Grey Metallic / Savile Gray Metallic
White
Crystal White Pearl Metallic / Ice White
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Amber
Black
Charcoal
White
Blond
Interior Colors
Beige
Amber
Black
Charcoal / Charcoal with Charcoal Interior
White
Blond with Blond/Charcoal Interior
