Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs. Volvo XC90
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Land Rover Range Rover Velar and 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 Land Rover Range Rover Velar and the Volvo XC90.
In comparing the Land Rover Range Rover Velar's and the Volvo XC90's specifications and ratings, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar has the advantage in the areas of resale value and interior volume. The Volvo XC90 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability and overall quality score. The Land Rover Range Rover Velar and Volvo XC90 have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Land Rover Range Rover Velar's and the Volvo XC90's specifications and ratings, the Volvo XC90 is a better car than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.
Pricing: A used 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar ranges from $59,987 to $84,240 while a used 2024 Volvo XC90 is priced between $56,839 to $72,351. For a new model, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar's price is between $66,497 and $86,470, with the Volvo XC90 priced between $58,080 and $74,643.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar loses 51.7 percent of its value and the Volvo XC90 loses 54.4 percent of its value. This means the Land Rover Range Rover Velar retains 2.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Volvo XC90.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Land Rover Range Rover Velar is 6.5 out of 10 while the Volvo XC90's quality rating is 8.2 out of 10.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Land Rover Range Rover Velar is 5.8 out of 10. For the Volvo XC90 the reliability rating is 8.6 out of 10. This gives the Volvo XC90 an advantage in reliability compared to the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Land Rover Range Rover Velar and the Volvo XC90 makes 247 horsepower. The Range Rover Velar is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 562 miles. The XC90 is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 508 miles.This gives the Volvo XC90 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Land Rover Range Rover Velar the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Land Rover Range Rover Velar, a midsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more rear leg room and cargo space. The Volvo XC90, a crossover/fullsize SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room and rear shoulder room.
Safety Ratings: The Volvo XC90 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Volvo XC90 has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
66497 - 86470
Starting MSRP:
61500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
72087
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
48600 - 127200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
58080 - 74643
Starting MSRP:
56600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
88803
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
43900 - 155295
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
69397
Price Range:
59987 - 84240
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
82938
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
54923 - 133203
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
110
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
20619
# Good or Great Deals:
47
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
64068
Price Range:
56839 - 72351
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
108428
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
48353 - 235429
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
761
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
19108
# Good or Great Deals:
362
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
32527
Depreciation %:
0.52890022
Resale Value $:
28973
Residual Value %:
0.47109977999999997
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.53434942
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.43252328 - 0.60951201
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
31258
Depreciation %:
0.55226278
Resale Value $:
25342
Residual Value %:
0.44773722000000005
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.5699881
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.42757238 - 0.61463015
Land Rover Range Rover Velar Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
6.537848 / 10
Reliability:
5.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.275695 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Volvo XC90 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.246083 / 10
Reliability:
8.629794 / 10
Retained Value:
7.108456 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
10.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
7.9 - 12.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volvo XC90
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
9.7
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
10.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
8.5 - 18.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.224
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.3879930472077529
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.8 - 41.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.094808122038153
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.5 - 32.7
Land Rover Range Rover Velar Rankings
Ranking
9 out of / 27Ranking
10 out of / 25Ranking
15 out of / 27Ranking
16 out of / 27Ranking
17 out of / 27Ranking
18 out of / 27Ranking
20 out of / 27Ranking
20 out of / 27Ranking
23 out of / 27Volvo XC90 Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 68Ranking
3 out of / 16Ranking
4 out of / 68Ranking
7 out of / 17Ranking
8 out of / 26Ranking
9 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 17Ranking
11 out of / 17Ranking
12 out of / 17Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 17Ranking
15 out of / 17Ranking
16 out of / 17Ranking
17 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 17Ranking
22 out of / 68Ranking
22 out of / 29Ranking
24 out of / 29Ranking
24 out of / 29Ranking
25 out of / 29Ranking
26 out of / 29Ranking
38 out of / 68Ranking
39 out of / 64Ranking
43 out of / 68Ranking
44 out of / 68Ranking
45 out of / 68Ranking
60 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Land Rover Range Rover Velar Trim Levels
P250 Dynamic SE, P250 S, P400 Dynamic HSE, P400 Dynamic SE
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:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 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):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 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
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:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
247 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
269 foot-lbs @ 1300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.060 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
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:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 26 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
475 / 562 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
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
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Cargo Space:
30.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
62.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
135.4 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:
56.6 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:
4130 lbs
Width:
84.5 inches
Height:
66.3 inches
Length:
188.9 inches
Wheelbase:
113 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.4 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:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/55R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Ligurian Black Ultra Metallic Gloss / Ligurian Black Ultra Metallic Satin / Santorini Black Metallic
Blue
Constellation Blue Ultra Metallic Gloss / Petrolix Blue Ultra Metallic Gloss / Varesine Blue Metallic / Velocity Blue Ultra Metallic Gloss / Velocity Blue Ultra Metallic Satin
Brown
Tourmaline Brown Ultra Metallic Gloss / Tourmaline Brown Ultra Metallic Satin
Gold
Sunset Gold Ultra Metallic Gloss / Sunset Gold Ultra Metallic Satin
Gray
Carpathian Grey Metallic / Zadar Grey Metallic
Green
British Racing Green Ultra Metallic Gloss / British Racing Green Ultra Metallic Satin
Orange
Sanguinello Orange Ultra Metallic Gloss
Purple
Amethyst Grey-Purple Ultra Metallic Gloss
Red
Desire Red Ultra Metallic Gloss
Silver
Ethereal Frost Silver Ultra Metallic Gloss / Ethereal Frost Silver Ultra Metallic Satin / Flux Silver Ultra Metallic Gloss / Flux Silver Ultra Metallic Satin / Hakuba Silver Metallic / Ionian Silver Ultra Metallic Gloss / Ionian Silver Ultra Metallic Satin
White
F
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black Metallic
Blue
Denim Blue Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gold
Not available
Gray
Bright Dusk Metallic / Platinum Grey Metallic / Vapour Grey Metallic
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Purple
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Silver Dawn Metallic
White
Crystal White Metallic
Interior Colors
Blue
Raven Blue/Ebony
Gray
Cloud / Cloud/Ebony
Black
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Black
Charcoal
White
Blonde in Blonde/Charcoal Interior
