2020 Subaru Ascent vs. 2020 Volvo XC90
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Subaru Ascent and 2020 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 2020 Subaru Ascent and the 2020 Volvo XC90.
In comparing the 2020 Subaru Ascent's and the 2020 Volvo XC90's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Subaru Ascent has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, resale value, interior volume and base engine power. The 2020 Volvo XC90 has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Subaru Ascent's and the 2020 Volvo XC90's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Subaru Ascent is a better car than the 2020 Volvo XC90.
Pricing: A used 2020 Subaru Ascent ranges from $18,044 to $30,997 while a used 2020 Volvo XC90 is priced between $21,740 to $42,275.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2020 Subaru Ascent loses 49.7 percent of its value and the 2020 Volvo XC90 loses 58.7 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Subaru Ascent retains 8.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 Volvo XC90.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2020 Subaru Ascent’s base engine makes 260 horsepower, and the 2020 Volvo XC90 base engine makes 250 horsepower. The Ascent is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 521 miles. The XC90 is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 564 miles. This gives the 2020 Volvo XC90 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2020 Subaru Ascent. The Ascent uses regular unleaded, and the XC90 uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2020 Subaru Ascent, a crossover/midsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2020 Subaru Ascent and the 2020 Volvo XC90 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$31,995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$30,923
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$23,675 - $36,120
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$48,350
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$73,231
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$40,000 - $130,900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$24,486
Price Range:
$18,044 - $30,997
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$24,493
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$15,956 - $37,674
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
406
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
86,344
# Good or Great Deals:
147
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$30,222
Price Range:
$21,740 - $42,275
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$45,753
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$24,398 - $128,696
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
209
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
75,197
# Good or Great Deals:
59
Subaru Ascent Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Volvo XC90 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Subaru Ascent
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
6.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.1 - 11.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Volvo XC90
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
6.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.2 - 17.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
8.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1 - 35.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.9 - 32.6
Subaru Ascent Rankings
Ranking
10 out of / 66Ranking
11 out of / 33Ranking
12 out of / 31Ranking
12 out of / 31Ranking
13 out of / 66Ranking
13 out of / 31Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 33Ranking
16 out of / 33Ranking
16 out of / 31Ranking
16 out of / 26Ranking
17 out of / 66Ranking
17 out of / 31Ranking
18 out of / 33Ranking
18 out of / 31Ranking
19 out of / 66Ranking
19 out of / 66Ranking
19 out of / 33Ranking
19 out of / 33Ranking
20 out of / 31Ranking
20 out of / 31Ranking
21 out of / 31Ranking
22 out of / 66Ranking
26 out of / 33Ranking
28 out of / 33Ranking
28 out of / 33Ranking
29 out of / 31Ranking
30 out of / 66Ranking
31 out of / 33Ranking
35 out of / 66Ranking
46 out of / 54Ranking
50 out of / 66Ranking
50 out of / 66Volvo XC90 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 17Ranking
1 out of / 17Ranking
3 out of / 68Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 68Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 16Ranking
5 out of / 68Ranking
6 out of / 17Ranking
7 out of / 17Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 68Ranking
9 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 17Ranking
9 out of / 17Ranking
10 out of / 68Ranking
10 out of / 26Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 17Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 17Ranking
16 out of / 17Ranking
17 out of / 17Ranking
23 out of / 68Ranking
24 out of / 29Ranking
26 out of / 29Ranking
26 out of / 29Ranking
27 out of / 68Ranking
39 out of / 68Ranking
42 out of / 60Ranking
44 out of / 68Ranking
56 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
2020 Subaru Ascent Trim Levels
Base, Limited 7-Passenger, Limited 8-Passenger, Premium 7-Passenger, Premium 8-Passenger, Touring
2020 Volvo XC90 Trim Levels
T5 Momentum, T5 R-Design, T6 Inscription 6-Passenger, T6 Inscription 7-Passenger, T6 Momentum 6-Passenger, T6 Momentum 7-Passenger, T6 R-Design
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
260 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
277 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.059 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):
0.057 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 27 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
405 / 521 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
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):
21 / 30 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
395 / 564 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
40 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
60.3 inches
Cargo Space:
17.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
86.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
171.3 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:
4430 lbs
Width:
85.7 inches
Height:
71.6 inches
Length:
196.8 inches
Wheelbase:
113.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4375 lbs
Width:
84.3 inches
Height:
69.9 inches
Length:
195 inches
Wheelbase:
117.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Silica
Gray
Magnetite Gray Metallic
Silver
Ice Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Pearl
Blue
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black Metallic
Gray
Osmium Grey Metallic / Thunder Grey Metallic
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Metallic / Ice White
Blue
Denim Blue Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Slate Black
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal
White
Blond
