Volvo V90 Cross Country vs. Volvo XC90
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Volvo V90 Cross Country 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 Volvo V90 Cross Country and the Volvo XC90.
In comparing the Volvo V90 Cross Country's and the Volvo XC90's specifications and ratings, the Volvo V90 Cross Country has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, resale value, interior volume and base engine power. The Volvo XC90 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, reliability and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Volvo V90 Cross Country's and the Volvo XC90's specifications and ratings, the Volvo V90 Cross Country is a better car than the Volvo XC90.
Pricing: For a new model, the Volvo V90 Cross Country's price is between $60,163 and $72,956, 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 Volvo V90 Cross Country loses 48.3 percent of its value and the Volvo XC90 loses 54.4 percent of its value. This means the Volvo V90 Cross Country retains 6.2 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 Volvo V90 Cross Country is 7.3 out of 10 while the Volvo XC90's quality rating is 8.2 out of 10. This results in the Volvo V90 Cross Country being ranked 6 out of 12 Best Luxury Wagons and the Volvo XC90 being ranked 7 out of 22 Best Luxury Large SUVs.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Volvo V90 Cross Country is 7.1 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 Volvo V90 Cross Country.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Volvo V90 Cross Country’s base engine makes 295 horsepower, and the Volvo XC90 base engine makes 247 horsepower. The V90 Cross Country is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 461 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 V90 Cross Country the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Volvo XC90 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Volvo V90 Cross Country, a midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front 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, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg 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:
$60,163 - $72,956
Starting MSRP:
$59,800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$73,001
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$38,395 - $138,800
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$58,080 - $74,643
Starting MSRP:
$56,600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$88,803
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$43,900 - $155,295
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$78,175
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$44,925 - $144,288
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
15
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
5,947
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$64,068
Price Range:
$56,839 - $72,351
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$108,428
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$48,353 - $235,429
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
760
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
12,388
# Good or Great Deals:
353
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$29,004
Depreciation %:
48.5%
Resale Value $:
$30,796
Residual Value %:
51.5%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
52.5%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
38.3% - 63.1%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$31,258
Depreciation %:
55.2%
Resale Value $:
$25,342
Residual Value %:
44.8%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
57%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
42.8% - 61.5%
Volvo V90 Cross Country Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.1 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Volvo XC90 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
8.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volvo V90 Cross Country
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
10.9
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
8.5 - 14.6
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:
22.4%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.8 - 16.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.5 - 32.7
Volvo V90 Cross Country Rankings
Ranking
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10 out of / 12Volvo XC90 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 68Ranking
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3 out of / 68Ranking
3 out of / 19Ranking
3 out of / 13Ranking
3 out of / 11Ranking
4 out of / 68Ranking
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5 out of / 29Ranking
6 out of / 68Ranking
7 out of / 22Ranking
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9 out of / 68Ranking
9 out of / 29Ranking
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11 out of / 29Ranking
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18 out of / 68Ranking
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22 out of / 29Ranking
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49 out of / 68Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Volvo V90 Cross Country Trim Levels
B6 Plus, B6 Ultimate
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
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:
295 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
310 foot-lbs @ 2100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.069 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 / 29 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
350 / 461 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
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
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
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree 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
Backup camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Available
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
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
25.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
69 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
123.2 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
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
119.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4277 lbs
Width:
80.8 inches
Height:
60.5 inches
Length:
195.2 inches
Wheelbase:
115.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.7 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 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/50R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black Metallic
Blue
Denim Blue Metallic
Gray
Bright Dusk Metallic / Platinum Grey Metallic / Vapour Grey Metallic
Silver
Silver Dawn Metallic
White
Crystal White Metallic
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black Metallic
Blue
Denim Blue Metallic
Gray
Bright Dusk Metallic / Platinum Grey Metallic / Vapour Grey Metallic
Silver
Silver Dawn Metallic
White
Crystal White Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal
Brown
Maroon Brown in Charcoal Interior
White
Blonde in Blonde/Charcoal Interior
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal
Brown
Not available
White
Blonde in Blonde/Charcoal Interior
