Compare the2022 Land Rover Range Rover VelarVS 2021 Volvo V90

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, All-Wheel Drive is standard on the Range Rover Velar. But it costs extra on the V90.

Both the Range Rover Velar and the V90 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.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2021 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Land Rover vehicles are better in initial quality than Volvo vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Land Rover 26th in initial quality. With 10 more problems per 100 vehicles, Volvo is ranked 29th.

The Range Rover Velar has more powerful engines than the V90:

Both the Range Rover Velar and the V90 have a standard automatic start/stop engine feature to stop unnecessary fuel waste and pollution at stop lights and heavy traffic. All Range Rover Velars have a standard disable switch for the system, so a driver can keep the engine from shutting off when the vehicle stops temporarily. A disable switch costs extra on the V90.

The Range Rover Velar has 5.8 gallons more fuel capacity than the V90 (21.7 vs. 15.9 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Land Rover Range Rover Velar higher (7 out of 10) than the Volvo V90 (5 to 7). This means the Range Rover Velar produces up to 8 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the V90 every 15,000 miles.

For better stopping power the Range Rover Velar’s brake rotors are larger than those on the V90:

For better traction, the Range Rover Velar’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the V90 (265/45R21 vs. 255/40R19).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Range Rover Velar offers optional 22-inch wheels. The V90’s largest wheels are only 20-inches.

The Range Rover Velar offers an optional full size spare tire so a flat doesn’t interrupt your trip. A full size spare isn’t available on the V90; it requires you to depend on a temporary spare, which limits mileage and speed before replacement.

The Range Rover Velar has standard front and rear gas-charged shocks for better control over choppy roads. The V90’s suspension doesn’t offer gas-charged shocks.

The front and rear suspension of the Range Rover Velar uses coil springs for better ride, handling and control than the V90, which uses transverse leafs springs in the rear. Coil springs compress more progressively and offer more suspension travel for a smoother ride with less bottoming out.

The Range Rover Velar has a standard automatic front and rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The Range Rover Velar’s height leveling suspension allows the driver to raise ride height for better off-road clearance and then lower it again for easier entering and exiting and better on-road handling. The V90 doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Range Rover Velar is 1 inch wider in the front and 1.6 inches wider in the rear than the track on the V90.

The Range Rover Velar’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (50.1% to 49.9%) than the V90’s (53.7% to 46.3%). This gives the Range Rover Velar more stable handling and braking.

For greater off-road capability the Range Rover Velar has a 2.3 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the V90 (8.4 vs. 6.1 inches), allowing the Range Rover Velar to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The Range Rover Velar w/Air Suspension’s minimum ground clearance is 3.8 inches higher than on the V90 (9.9 vs. 6.1 inches).

The Range Rover Velar is 5.8 inches shorter than the V90, making the Range Rover Velar easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The Range Rover Velar has .4 inches more front headroom, .9 inches more rear headroom and 1.3 inches more rear legroom than the V90.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the Range Rover Velar’s available rear seats recline. The V90’s rear seats don’t recline.

The Range Rover Velar has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the V90 with its rear seat up (30.9 vs. 25.5 cubic feet). The Range Rover Velar has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the V90 with its rear seat folded (62.7 vs. 53.9 cubic feet).

Pulling a handle automatically lowers the Range Rover Velar’s optional rear seats, to make changing between passengers and cargo easier. The V90 doesn’t offer automatic folding seats.

The Range Rover Velar’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the V90’s (5291 vs. 2000 pounds). Maximum trailer towing in the Volvo V90 is only 3500 pounds. The Range Rover Velar offers up to a 5511 lbs. towing capacity.

Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) is standard on the Range Rover Velar, using the Dynamic Stability Control sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. A trailer sway program costs extra on the V90.

The engine in the Range Rover Velar is mounted longitudinally (North-South), instead of sideways, as in the V90. This makes it easier to service and maintain, because the accessory belts are in front.

The Range Rover Velar’s standard Entry and Exit Mode raises the steering wheel, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The V90 doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

The Range Rover Velar’s optional Park Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. The V90’s automatic parking system requires operating the brakes and transmission to safely park.

The Range Rover Velar will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. The IntelliChoice estimates that the Range Rover Velar will retain 47.6% to 47.78% of its original price after five years, while the V90 only retains 44.91% to 45.59%.

The Land Rover Range Rover Velar outsold the Volvo 90 Series by almost 8 to one during the 2021 model year.