Compare the2023 Volvo XC90VS 2022 Land Rover Range Rover

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Environmental Friendliness
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Ergonomics
Economic Advantages
Recommendations

Safety

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The XC90’s pre-crash front seatbelts will tighten automatically in the event the vehicle detects an impending crash, improving protection against injury significantly. The Range Rover doesn’t offer pre-crash pretensioners.

For enhanced safety, the front and middle seat shoulder belts of the Volvo XC90 are height-adjustable to accommodate a wide variety of driver and passenger heights. A better fit can prevent injuries and the increased comfort also encourages passengers to buckle up. The Land Rover Range Rover has only front height-adjustable seat belts.

The Volvo XC90 offers an optional built in child booster seat. It’s more crash worthy than an added child seat because of its direct attachment to the seat. Land Rover doesn’t offer the convenience and security of a built-in child booster seat in the Range Rover. Their owners must carry a heavy booster seat in and out of the vehicle; XC90 owners can just fold their built-in child seat up or down.

The Volvo XC90 has a standard driver’s side knee airbag mounted low on the dashboard. The knee airbag helps prevent the driver from sliding under the seatbelts or the main frontal airbag; this keeps the driver better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. A knee airbag also helps keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The Range Rover doesn’t offer knee airbags.

Using vehicle speed sensors and seat sensors, smart airbags in the XC90 deploy with different levels of force or don’t deploy at all to help better protect passengers of all sizes in different collisions. The XC90’s side airbags will shut off if a child is leaning against the door. The Range Rover’s side airbags don’t have smart features and will always deploy full force.

The XC90 has a standard Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS), which use a specially designed seat to protect the driver and front passenger from whiplash. During a rear-end collision, the WHIPS allows the backrest to travel backwards to cushion the occupants and the headrests move forward to prevent neck and spine injuries. At the same time the pretensioning seatbelts fire, removing slack from the belts. The Range Rover doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

The XC90 has standard Post-impact braking, which automatically apply the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The Range Rover doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

Over 200 people are killed each year when backed over by motor vehicles. The XC90 has standard CTA Auto Brake that uses rear sensors to monitor for objects to the rear and automatically applies the brakes to prevent a collision. The Range Rover doesn’t offer backup collision prevention brakes.

The XC90 has a standard blind spot warning system that uses sensors to alert the driver to objects in the vehicle’s blind spots where the side view mirrors don’t reveal them and moves the vehicle back into its lane. A system to reveal vehicles in the Range Rover’s blind spot costs extra.

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the XC90 has standard rear cross-path warning, helping the driver avoid collisions. Land Rover charges extra for rear cross-path warning on the Range Rover.

Both the XC90 and the Range Rover have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras and available around view monitors.

For its performance in IIHS driver-side and passenger-side small overlap frontal, moderate overlap frontal, updated side impact, headlight, daytime pedestrian crash prevention, and nighttime pedestrian crash prevention testing, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety grants the XC90 its highest rating: “Top Safety Pick Plus” for 2023, a rating granted to only 29 vehicles tested by the IIHS. The Range Rover has not been tested, yet.

Warranty

The XC90’s corrosion warranty is 6 years longer than the Range Rover’s (12 vs. 6 years).

Volvo pays for scheduled maintenance on the XC90 for 3 years and 36,000 miles. Volvo will pay for oil changes, lubrication and any other required maintenance. Land Rover doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the Range Rover.

There are over 41 percent more Volvo dealers than there are Land Rover dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the XC90’s warranty.

Reliability

To reliably power the ignition and other systems and to recharge the battery, the XC90 has a standard 210-amp alternator. The Range Rover’s 150-amp alternator isn’t as powerful.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Volvo vehicles are more reliable than Land Rover With 28 fewer problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, J.D. Power ranks Volvo higher than Land Rover.

Engine

The XC90 T8’s 2.0 turbo/supercharged 4-cylinder hybrid produces 7 lbs.-ft. more torque (523 vs. 516) than the Range Rover SVAutobiography’s optional 5.0 supercharged V8.

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the XC90 running on electricity gets better mileage than the Range Rover:

			MPGe
XC90
	AWD	Extended Range Electric Motor	64 city/68 hwy
		T8 Electric Motor	58 city/53 hwy
Range Rover
			MPG
	AWD	5.0 supercharged V8	16 city/21 hwy
		5.0 supercharged V8	14 city/19 hwy
		LWB 5.0 supercharged V8	13 city/19 hwy
		P360 3.0 turbo/supercharged 6-cyl. Hybrid	18 city/23 hwy
		P400 3.0 turbo/supercharged 6-cyl. Hybrid	18 city/23 hwy

On the EPA test cycle the XC90 running its gasoline engine gets better mileage than the Range Rover:

			MPG
XC90
	AWD	2.0 turbo/supercharged 4-cyl. Hybrid	26 city/28 hwy
		Extended Range 2.0 turbo/supercharged 4-cyl. Hybrid	25 city/27 hwy
		2.0 turbo 4-cyl.	22 city/28 hwy
		2.0 turbo/supercharged 4-cyl.	20 city/26 hwy
Range Rover
	AWD	5.0 supercharged V8	16 city/21 hwy
		5.0 supercharged V8	14 city/19 hwy
		LWB 5.0 supercharged V8	13 city/19 hwy
		P360 3.0 turbo/supercharged 6-cyl. Hybrid	18 city/23 hwy
		P400 3.0 turbo/supercharged 6-cyl. Hybrid	18 city/23 hwy

The XC90 can travel with zero emissions for 18 to 36 miles (dependent on model). The Range Rover can’t move without running its internal combustion engine.

The XC90 has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The Range Rover doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

Environmental Friendliness

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Volvo XC90 higher (5 to 7 out of 10) than the Land Rover Range Rover (3 to 7). This means the XC90 produces up to 24.5 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the Range Rover every 15,000 miles.

Brakes and Stopping

The XC90 stops much shorter than the Range Rover:

	XC90	Range Rover
70 to 0 MPH	167 feet	188 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	126 feet	137 feet	Consumer Reports
60 to 0 MPH (Wet)	137 feet	144 feet	Consumer Reports

Tires and Wheels

The XC90’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 55 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Range Rover’s standard 65 series tires. The XC90’s optional tires have a lower 35 series profile than the Range Rover’s optional 40 series tires.

Suspension and Handling

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the XC90’s wheelbase is 2.5 inches longer than on the Range Rover (117.5 inches vs. 115 inches).

The XC90 B6 Core handles at .84 G’s, while the Range Rover pulls only .75 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The XC90 B6 Core executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver quicker than the Range Rover HSE (26.8 seconds @ .65 average G’s vs. 27.7 seconds @ .67 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the XC90’s turning circle is .8 feet tighter than the Range Rover’s (39.7 feet vs. 40.5 feet). The XC90’s turning circle is 3.1 feet tighter than the Range Rover LWB’s (39.7 feet vs. 42.8 feet).

Chassis

The Volvo XC90 may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 400 to 600 pounds less than the Land Rover Range Rover.

The XC90 is 5.9 inches narrower than the Range Rover, making the XC90 easier to handle and maneuver in traffic.

The design of the Volvo XC90 amounts to more than styling. The XC90 has an aerodynamic coefficient of drag of .33 Cd. That is lower than the Range Rover (.34 to .35) and many sports cars. A more efficient exterior helps keep the interior quieter and helps the XC90 get better fuel mileage.

As tested by Car and Driver while under full throttle, the interior of the XC90 B6 Core is quieter than the Range Rover (71 vs. 75 dB).

Passenger Space

The XC90 has standard seating for 7 passengers; the Range Rover can only carry 5.

Cargo Capacity

The XC90’s cargo area provides more volume than the Range Rover.

	XC90	Range Rover
Third Seat Folded	35.6 cubic feet	n/a
Third Seat Removed	n/a	34.5 cubic feet
Second Seat Folded	85.7 cubic feet	70.9 cubic feet

The XC90’s cargo area provides more volume than the Range Rover LWB.

	XC90	Range Rover
Third Seat Folded	35.6 cubic feet	n/a
Third Seat Removed	n/a	34.5 cubic feet
Second Seat Folded	85.7 cubic feet	77.5 cubic feet

The XC90’s cargo area is larger than the Range Rover’s in almost every dimension:

	XC90	Range Rover
Length to seat (3rd/2nd/1st)	21.8”/49.6”/80.3”	n.a./42.9”/78”
Max Width	54.7”	50.8”
Min Width	44.5”	44.1”
Height	35”	33.3”

The XC90’s liftgate lifts up in one piece, completely out of the way of loading and unloading, while sheltering the cargo loading area. The Range Rover’s tailgate’s top part raises up, but the bottom part lowers, getting in the way of loading and making an uneven surface for sliding cargo.

Ergonomics

If the windows are left open on the XC90 the driver can close them all at the outside door handle. On a hot day the driver can lower the windows at the outside door handle or from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the Range Rover can only close the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The XC90’s power window, power lock, power mirror and cruise control switches are lit from behind, making them plainly visible and easier to operate at night. The Range Rover’s power mirror switches are unlit, making them difficult to find at night and operate safely.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are optional on the XC90 to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. The Range Rover doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

To help drivers avoid possible obstacles, the XC90 has standard cornering lights to illuminate around corners when the turn signals are activated. The Range Rover doesn’t offer cornering lights. The XC90 also has standard adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Volvo XC90 has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. The Range Rover doesn’t offer wireless personal charging.

Economic Advantages

According to The Car Book by Jack Gillis, the XC90 is less expensive to operate than the Range Rover because typical repairs cost much less on the XC90 than the Range Rover, including $48 less for a starter, $238 less for fuel injection, $169 less for front struts and $683 less for a timing belt/chain.

Recommendations

The Car Book by Jack Gillis recommends the Volvo XC90, based on economy, maintenance, safety and complaint levels.

Motor Trend selected the XC90 as their 2016 Sport Utility of the Year. The Range Rover has never been chosen.

A group of representative automotive journalists from North America selected the XC90 as the 2016 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year. The Range Rover has never been chosen.

The Volvo XC90 outsold the Land Rover Range Rover by over three to one during 2022.