Compare the2022 Jaguar I-PaceVS 2022 Volvo XC90

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, All-Wheel Drive is standard on the I-Pace. But it costs extra on the XC90.

Both the I-Pace and the XC90 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available around view monitors.

The I-Pace comes with a full 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The XC90’s 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 10,000 miles sooner.

Jaguar pays for scheduled maintenance on the I-Pace for 2 years and 24,000 miles longer than Volvo pays for maintenance for the XC90 (5/60,000 vs. 3/36,000).

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2021 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Jaguar vehicles are better in initial quality than Volvo vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Jaguar 19th in initial quality. With 45 more problems per 100 vehicles, Volvo is ranked 29th.

The I-Pace’s electric motors produce 144 more horsepower (394 vs. 250) and 254 lbs.-ft. more torque (512 vs. 258) than the XC90 T5’s standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder. The I-Pace’s electric motors produce 78 more horsepower (394 vs. 316) and 217 lbs.-ft. more torque (512 vs. 295) than the XC90 T6’s standard 2.0 turbo/supercharged 4-cylinder. The I-Pace’s electric motors produce 40 lbs.-ft. more torque (512 vs. 472) than the XC90 T8’s standard 2.0 turbo/supercharged 4-cylinder hybrid.

As tested in Car and Driver the Jaguar I-Pace is faster than the Volvo XC90:

On the EPA test cycle the I-Pace gets better mileage than the XC90 T8 running on electricity (80 city/72 hwy vs. 58 city/53 hwy MPGe).

The I-Pace’s maximum EPA estimated driving range is 222 miles on a full charge. The XC90 T8 can only travel about 18 miles before it has to start its internal combustion engine.

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Jaguar I-Pace higher (10 out of 10) than the Volvo XC90 (5 to 7). This means the I-Pace produces up to 19.8 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the XC90 every 15,000 miles.

For better stopping power the I-Pace’s standard brake rotors are larger than those on the XC90:

The I-Pace stops much shorter than the XC90:

For better traction, the I-Pace has larger standard tires than the XC90 (245/50R20 vs. 235/55R19).

The I-Pace’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 50 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the XC90’s standard 55 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the I-Pace has standard 20-inch wheels. Smaller 19-inch wheels are standard on the XC90.

The front and rear suspension of the I-Pace uses air springs for a smoother, controlled ride than the XC90, which uses coil springs in front and transverse leafs springs in the rear. Air springs maintain proper ride height and ride more smoothly.

The I-Pace’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (50% to 50%) than the XC90’s (51.7% to 48.3%). This gives the I-Pace more stable handling and braking.

The I-Pace HSE handles at .90 G’s, while the XC90 T6 AWD pulls only .77 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The I-Pace HSE executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 2 seconds quicker than the XC90 T6 AWD (24.8 seconds @ .77 average G’s vs. 26.8 seconds @ .65 average G’s).

The I-Pace is 10.7 inches shorter than the XC90, making the I-Pace easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The I-Pace is 8.6 inches shorter in height than the XC90, making the I-Pace much easier to wash and garage and drive (lower center of gravity).

The design of the Jaguar I-Pace amounts to more than styling. The I-Pace has an aerodynamic coefficient of drag of .29 Cd. That is significantly lower than the XC90 (.33) and many sports cars. A more efficient exterior helps keep the interior quieter and helps the I-Pace get better fuel mileage.

The front grille of the I-Pace uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The XC90 doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The I-Pace has a much larger cargo volume than the XC90 with its rear seat up (25.3 vs. 12.6 cubic feet).

The I-Pace’s front and rear power windows all open or close fully with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside the car. The XC90’s rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to open or close them fully.

The I-Pace has a standard locking charge port door with a remote release located convenient to the driver. A locking charge port prevents tampering and damage to the charging system. The XC90 doesn’t offer a locking fuel/charge port door.