Subaru Tribeca vs. Volvo XC90
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Subaru Tribeca 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 Subaru Tribeca and the Volvo XC90.
When comparing the Subaru Tribeca's and the Volvo XC90's specifications and ratings, the Subaru Tribeca has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Volvo XC90 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Subaru Tribeca's and the Volvo XC90's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2014 Subaru Tribeca ranges from $7,180 to $14,117 while a used 2014 Volvo XC90 is priced between $5,232 to $14,671.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Subaru Tribeca’s base engine makes 256 horsepower, and the Volvo XC90 base engine makes 240 horsepower. The Tribeca is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 355 miles. The XC90 is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 528 miles. This gives the Volvo XC90 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Subaru Tribeca. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Subaru Tribeca has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front leg room and rear shoulder room. The Volvo XC90 has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
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:
34095
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
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Category Starting MSRP Range:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
39700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
62795
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
38890 - 114200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
10733
Price Range:
7180 - 14117
Category Avg Price:
N/A
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N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
157466
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
9578
Price Range:
5232 - 14671
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
18837
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
9578 - 53582
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
29
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
126089
# Good or Great Deals:
11
Subaru Tribeca Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Volvo XC90 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Subaru Tribeca
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volvo XC90
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.197783506753706
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.1485650843520083
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.1 - 13.4
Subaru Tribeca Rankings
Not yet available
Volvo XC90 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 31Ranking
1 out of / 31Ranking
1 out of / 18Ranking
1 out of / 18Ranking
1 out of / 18Ranking
2 out of / 70Ranking
3 out of / 31Ranking
3 out of / 17Ranking
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4 out of / 18Ranking
4 out of / 17Ranking
5 out of / 70Ranking
5 out of / 31Ranking
6 out of / 70Ranking
6 out of / 18Ranking
7 out of / 31Ranking
8 out of / 70Ranking
9 out of / 31Ranking
9 out of / 18Ranking
10 out of / 28Ranking
10 out of / 18Ranking
11 out of / 70Ranking
11 out of / 18Ranking
11 out of / 18Ranking
12 out of / 18Ranking
13 out of / 31Ranking
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14 out of / 18Ranking
15 out of / 31Ranking
16 out of / 18Ranking
18 out of / 18Ranking
20 out of / 70Ranking
21 out of / 31Ranking
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59 out of / 70Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Subaru Tribeca Trim Levels
3.6R Limited
Volvo XC90 Trim Levels
3.2, 3.2 Platinum, 3.2 Premier Plus, 3.2 R-Design, 3.2 R-Design Platinum
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):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
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:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
256 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
247 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
3500 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
240 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
236 foot-lbs @ 3200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
3970 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 21 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
270 / 355 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 25 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
338 / 528 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
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:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.5 inches
Cargo Space:
8.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
74.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
141.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.4 inches
Cargo Space:
8.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
85.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
109.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4214 lbs
Width:
88.8 inches
Height:
67.7 inches
Length:
191.5 inches
Wheelbase:
108.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4667 lbs
Width:
74.7 inches
Height:
70.2 inches
Length:
189.3 inches
Wheelbase:
112.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/55R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Silica
Blue
Deep Indigo Pearl
Gray
Carbide Gray Metallic
Red
Venetian Red Pearl
Silver
Ice Silver Metallic
White
Satin White Pearl
Brown
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Stone / Ember Black Metallic
Blue
Caspian Blue Metallic
Gray
Savile Gray Metallic
Red
Flamenco Red Metallic
Silver
Electric Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Pearl Metallic / Ice White
Brown
Twilight Bronze Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Desert Beige
Gray
Slate Gray
Black
Not available
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Soft Beige
Gray
Not available
Black
Off Black
Brown
Chestnut
