Volvo XC90 vs. Volvo V90
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Volvo XC90 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 XC90 and the Volvo V90.
When comparing the Volvo XC90's and the Volvo V90's specifications and ratings, the Volvo XC90 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Volvo V90 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, resale value and interior volume. The Volvo XC90 and Volvo V90 have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Volvo XC90's and the Volvo V90's specifications and ratings, the Volvo V90 is a better car than the Volvo XC90.
Pricing: A used 2021 Volvo XC90 ranges from $33,492 to $46,910 while a used 2021 Volvo V90 is priced between $41,999 to $52,625.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Volvo XC90 loses 54.4 percent of its value and the Volvo V90 loses 47.9 percent of its value. This means the Volvo V90 retains 6.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Volvo XC90.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Volvo XC90 and the Volvo V90 makes 250 horsepower. The XC90 is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 564 miles. The V90 is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 525 miles.This gives the Volvo V90 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, 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.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$49,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$76,620
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$40,300 - $131,750
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$51,800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$67,516
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$36,995 - $130,000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$39,795
Price Range:
$33,492 - $46,910
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$66,853
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$32,035 - $170,791
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
172
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
56,111
# Good or Great Deals:
52
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$47,010
Price Range:
$41,999 - $52,625
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$53,557
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$31,603 - $104,320
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
0
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Volvo XC90 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
8.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Volvo V90 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volvo XC90
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
7.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
5.5 - 15.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
22.4%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volvo V90
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
5 - 11.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
6.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.1 - 32.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
1 - 39.6
Volvo 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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4 out of / 8Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
6 out of / 68Ranking
7 out of / 22Ranking
8 out of / 26Ranking
8 out of / 22Ranking
9 out of / 68Ranking
9 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 22Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 22Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 22Ranking
18 out of / 68Ranking
18 out of / 22Ranking
18 out of / 22Ranking
19 out of / 22Ranking
22 out of / 29Ranking
22 out of / 22Ranking
24 out of / 29Ranking
24 out of / 29Ranking
25 out of / 29Ranking
26 out of / 29Ranking
37 out of / 59Ranking
38 out of / 68Ranking
38 out of / 68Ranking
39 out of / 68Ranking
47 out of / 68Ranking
49 out of / 68Volvo 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
SUV
Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Volvo XC90 Trim Levels
T5 Momentum, T5 R-Design, T6 Inscription 6-Passenger, T6 Inscription 7-Passenger, T6 Momentum 6-Passenger, T6 Momentum 7-Passenger, T6 R-Design
Volvo V90 Trim Levels
T5 Inscription, T5 R-Design, T6 Inscription, T6 R-Design
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):
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:
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:
250 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.057 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
250 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 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:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 30 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
395 / 564 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:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 33 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
350 / 525 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
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
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
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
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
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:
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:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
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 applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
119.6 cubic feet
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 applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
123.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4374 lbs
Width:
84.3 inches
Height:
69.9 inches
Length:
195 inches
Wheelbase:
117.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3976 lbs
Width:
79.5 inches
Height:
58.2 inches
Length:
194.7 inches
Wheelbase:
115.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/40R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black Metallic
Blue
Denim Blue Metallic
Gray
Savile Gray Metallic / Thunder Grey Metallic
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Metallic / Ice White
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black Metallic
Blue
Denim Blue Metallic
Gray
Birch Light Metallic / Platinum Grey Metallic
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Metallic / Ice White
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal
White
Blonde
Interior Colors
Black
Blonde / Charcoal
White
Not available
