Chevrolet Suburban vs. Volvo XC90
When we compare the Chevrolet Suburban's and the Volvo XC90's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Suburban has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value and base engine power. The Volvo XC90 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Suburban's and the Volvo XC90's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Suburban is a better car than the Volvo XC90.
Chevrolet Suburban vs. Volvo XC90 Pricing
For a new model, the Chevrolet Suburban's price is between $63,438 and $92,370, with the Volvo XC90 priced between $58,243 and $74,715.
Chevrolet Suburban vs. Volvo XC90 Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chevrolet Suburban loses 45.6 percent of its value and the Volvo XC90 loses 48.9 percent of its value. This means the Chevrolet Suburban retains 3.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Volvo XC90.
Chevrolet Suburban vs. Volvo XC90 Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Suburban is 8.0 out of 10 while the Volvo XC90's quality rating is 8.8 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Suburban being ranked 6 out of 10 Best Large SUVs and the Volvo XC90 being ranked 1 out of 3 Best Luxury 6-seater SUVs.
Chevrolet Suburban vs. Volvo XC90 Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Suburban is 8.8 out of 10. For the Volvo XC90 the reliability rating is 8.5 out of 10. This gives the Chevrolet Suburban a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Volvo XC90.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Chevrolet Suburban’s base engine makes 355 horsepower, and the Volvo XC90 base engine makes 247 horsepower.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Volvo XC90 has higher safety ratings than the Chevrolet Suburban, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
63438 - 92370
Used Asking Price:
-
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.456234
Pricing
New Asking Price:
58243 - 74715
Used Asking Price:
56831 - 72335
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.48855
Chevrolet Suburban Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.006456 / 10
Reliability:
8.819368 / 10
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Volvo XC90 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.76721 / 10
Reliability:
8.501632 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Chevrolet Suburban Rankings
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48 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Chevrolet Suburban Trim Levels
Fleet, High Country, LS, LT, Premier, RST, Z71
Volvo XC90 Trim Levels
B5 Core Bright Theme, B5 Plus Bright Theme, B6 Core Bright Theme, B6 Plus Bright Theme 6P, B6 Plus Bright Theme 7P, B6 Ultimate Bright Theme 6P, B6 Ultimate Bright Theme 7P
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 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):
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
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
355 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
383 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7800 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
247 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
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):
22 / 27 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
414 / 508 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
42 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64.8 inches
Cargo Space:
41.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
144.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
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:
56.6 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:
5616 lbs
Width:
81.1 inches
Height:
75.7 inches
Length:
225.7 inches
Wheelbase:
134.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4589 lbs
Width:
84.3 inches
Height:
69.9 inches
Length:
195 inches
Wheelbase:
117.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/65R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19