Compare the2023 Land Rover Range Rover VelarVS 2023 Volvo V90 Cross Country

Both the Range Rover Velar and the V90 Cross Country have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, 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, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and driver alert monitors.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 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. With 63 fewer problems per 100 vehicles, JD Power ranks Land Rover higher than Volvo.

The Range Rover Velar P340’s standard 3.0 turbo/supercharged 6-cylinder hybrid produces 40 more horsepower (335 vs. 295) and 44 lbs.-ft. more torque (354 vs. 310) than the V90 Cross Country’s 2.0 turbo/supercharged 4-cylinder hybrid. The Range Rover Velar HST P400’s standard 3.0 turbo/supercharged 6-cylinder hybrid produces 100 more horsepower (395 vs. 295) and 95 lbs.-ft. more torque (405 vs. 310) than the V90 Cross Country’s 2.0 turbo/supercharged 4-cylinder hybrid.

Both the Range Rover Velar and the V90 Cross Country have a standard automatic start/stop engine feature to stop unnecessary fuel waste and pollution at stoplights 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 Cross Country.

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

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

The Range Rover Velar stops shorter than the V90 Cross Country:

For better traction, the Range Rover Velar has larger standard tires than the V90 Cross Country (255/50R20 vs. 235/50R19). The Range Rover Velar’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the V90 Cross Country (265/45R21 vs. 245/45R20).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Range Rover Velar offers optional 22-inch wheels. The V90 Cross Country’s largest wheels are only 21-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 Cross Country; it requires you to depend on a temporary spare, which limits mileage and speed before replacement.

The front and rear suspension of the Range Rover Velar uses coil springs for better ride, handling and control than the V90 Cross Country, 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 Cross Country doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

For greater off-road capability the Range Rover Velar has a greater minimum ground clearance than the V90 Cross Country (8.4 vs. 7.9 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 2 inches higher than on the V90 Cross Country (9.9 vs. 7.9 inches).

The Range Rover Velar is 6.3 inches shorter than the V90 Cross Country, making the Range Rover Velar easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The design of the Land Rover Range Rover Velar amounts to more than styling. The Range Rover Velar has an aerodynamic coefficient of drag of .32 Cd. That is lower than the V90 Cross Country (.35) and many sports cars. A more efficient exterior helps keep the interior quieter and helps the Range Rover Velar get better fuel mileage.

The Range Rover Velar has .4 inches more front headroom, 1.2 inches more rear headroom and 1.3 inches more rear legroom than the V90 Cross Country.

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

The Range Rover Velar has a much larger cargo volume than the V90 Cross Country with its rear seat up (30.9 vs. 19.8 cubic feet).

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

The engine in the Range Rover Velar is mounted longitudinally (North-South), instead of sideways, as in the V90 Cross Country. 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 Cross Country doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

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

The Land Rover Range Rover Velar outsold the Volvo 90 Series by over five to one during the 2022 model year.