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 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 $12,840 to $25,988 while a used 2017 Volvo XC90 is priced between $17,361 to $29,994.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2016 Volvo XC90 and the 2017 Volvo XC90 both lose 60.9 percent of their value.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2016 Volvo XC90 and the 2017 Volvo XC90 makes 400 horsepower. The XC90 is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, while the XC90 is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon. Both have a highway range of 370 miles. The XC90 uses electricity, gasoline, gasoline, and the XC90 uses electricity, 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:
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Starting MSRP:
68100
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
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Starting MSRP:
67800
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
19254
Price Range:
12840 - 25988
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
187
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
102568
# Good or Great Deals:
63
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
23195
Price Range:
17361 - 29994
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N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
143
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
95645
# Good or Great Deals:
50
Volvo XC90 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Volvo XC90 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2016 Volvo XC90
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
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iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2017 Volvo XC90
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.545020263159861
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.762126517587056
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Volvo XC90 Rankings
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29 out of / 32Available 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
T8 eAWD Inscription, T8 eAWD Momentum, T8 eAWD R-Design
2017 Volvo XC90 Trim Levels
T8 eAWD Excellence, T8 eAWD Inscription, T8 eAWD 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
400 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
472 foot-lbs @ 2200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.079 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
400 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
472 foot-lbs @ 2200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.079 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 27 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
331 / 370 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Gasoline, Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 27 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
331 / 370 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
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
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated 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
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
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
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
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:
5059 lbs
Width:
84.3 inches
Height:
69.9 inches
Length:
194.9 inches
Wheelbase:
117.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5059 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:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/45R20
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
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black Metallic
Blue
Bursting Blue Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
Osmium Grey Metallic
White
Crystal White Pearl Metallic / Ice White
Red
Passion Red
Silver
Electric Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Amber
Black
Charcoal
White
Blond
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Charcoal
White
Not available
