Volvo V70 vs. Volvo V90
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Volvo V70 and Volvo V90 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 Volvo V70 and the Volvo V90.
When we compare the Volvo V70's and the Volvo V90's specifications and ratings, the Volvo V70 has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Volvo V90 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Volvo V70's and the Volvo V90's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Volvo V70’s base engine makes 168 horsepower, and the Volvo V90 base engine makes 181 horsepower. The V70 is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 486 miles. The V90 is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 460 miles. This gives the Volvo V70 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Volvo V90. Both models use gasoline.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$28,870
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
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Category Starting MSRP Range:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$36,425
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$36,048
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$21,495 - $47,095
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$5,018
Price Range:
$990 - $14,889
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N/A
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N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
175,649
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$5,167
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$3,507 - $6,171
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
0
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Volvo V70 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Volvo V90 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volvo V70
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volvo V90
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:
5.2
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
1.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
1.1 - 8.1
Volvo V70 Rankings
Not yet available
Volvo V90 Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 12Ranking
5 out of / 12Ranking
6 out of / 12Ranking
6 out of / 12Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
8 out of / 12Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Volvo V70 Trim Levels
Base, GLT, GT, R, T5, Turbo, XC
Volvo V90 Trim Levels
Base
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):
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):
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
168 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque:
162 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
181 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
199 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.050 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
5
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 27 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
306 / 486 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.9 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 23 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
320 / 460 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
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
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
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
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup 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
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup 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:
39.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.7 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3259 lbs
Width:
69.3 inches
Height:
56.2 inches
Length:
185.9 inches
Wheelbase:
104.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3611 lbs
Width:
68.9 inches
Height:
57.6 inches
Length:
191.4 inches
Wheelbase:
109.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Aqua Pearl Metallic / Dark Blue Metallic
Brown
Sandstone Pearl Metallic
Gray
Dark Gray Pearl Metallic
Green
Emerald Green Pearl Metallic / Tropical Green Metallic
Orange
Saffron Pearl Metallic
Red
Blackberry Pearl / Cassis Pearl Metallic / Classic Red / Coral Red Metallic
Silver
Pewter Silver Metallic / Silver Metallic
White
White
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Aqua Pearl Metallic / Dark Blue Metallic
Brown
Sandstone Pearl Metallic
Gray
Dark Gray Pearl Metallic
Green
Emerald Green Pearl Metallic / Tropical Green Metallic
Orange
Saffron Pearl Metallic
Red
Blackberry Pearl / Cassis Pearl Metallic / Classic Red / Coral Red Metallic
Silver
Pewter Silver Metallic / Silver Metallic
White
White
