Volvo XC90 vs. Volvo XC90 Recharge
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Volvo XC90 and Volvo XC90 Recharge 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 XC90 Recharge.
In comparing the Volvo XC90's and the Volvo XC90 Recharge's specifications and ratings, 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 resale value. The Volvo XC90 Recharge has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. The Volvo XC90 and Volvo XC90 Recharge have the same interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Volvo XC90's and the Volvo XC90 Recharge's specifications and ratings, the Volvo XC90 is a better car than the Volvo XC90 Recharge.
Pricing: A used 2024 Volvo XC90 ranges from $56,839 to $72,351 while a used 2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge is priced between $66,137 to $87,529. For a new model, the Volvo XC90's price is between $58,080 and $74,643, with the Volvo XC90 Recharge priced between $73,113 and $88,677.
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 XC90 Recharge loses 59.2 percent of its value. This means the Volvo XC90 retains 4.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Volvo XC90 Recharge.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Volvo XC90’s base engine makes 247 horsepower, and the Volvo XC90 Recharge base engine makes 455 horsepower. The XC90 is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 508 miles. The XC90 Recharge is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 540 miles. This gives the Volvo XC90 Recharge the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Volvo XC90. The XC90 uses premium unleaded, and the XC90 Recharge uses electricity, premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Volvo XC90 and the Volvo XC90 Recharge have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, both the Volvo XC90 and the Volvo XC90 Recharge have the same Top Safety Pick award.
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
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
73113 - 88677
Starting MSRP:
71900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)
124000
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)
71900 - 159000
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
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
76214
Price Range:
66137 - 87529
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)
114388
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)
76214 - 152561
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
380
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
16433
# Good or Great Deals:
226
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
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
43063
Depreciation %:
0.59892683
Resale Value $:
28837
Residual Value %:
0.40107317
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)
0.61077389
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)
0.59892683 - 0.61786021
Volvo XC90 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.246083 / 10
Reliability:
8.629794 / 10
Retained Value:
7.108456 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Volvo XC90 Recharge Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.805865 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
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
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volvo XC90 Recharge
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
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
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.1631474180423265
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)
4.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)
1.7 - 5.6
Volvo XC90 Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 68Ranking
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26 out of / 29Ranking
38 out of / 68Ranking
39 out of / 64Ranking
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60 out of / 68Volvo XC90 Recharge Rankings
Ranking
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28 out of / 32Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
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
Volvo XC90 Recharge Trim Levels
T8 Core Bright Theme, T8 Plus Bright Theme 6P, T8 Plus Bright Theme 7P, T8 Ultimate Bright Theme 6P, T8 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):
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
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 @ 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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
455 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
523 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.089 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 / 27 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
414 / 508 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):
26 / 27 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
521 / 540 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, 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
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Quad 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
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
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Quad 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
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
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
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:
38.9 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
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:
4589 lbs
Width:
84.3 inches
Height:
69.9 inches
Length:
195 inches
Wheelbase:
117.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5103 lbs
Width:
84.3 inches
Height:
69.9 inches
Length:
195 inches
Wheelbase:
117.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 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:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/45R20
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
White
Blonde in Blonde/Charcoal Interior
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal
White
Blonde in Blonde/Charcoal Interior
Brown
Maroon Brown in Charcoal Interior
