Compare the2024 Jaguar F-PaceVS 2024 Volvo V90 Cross Country

Both the F-Pace and the V90 Cross Country have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front 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, driver alert monitors and available around view monitors.

The F-Pace comes with a full 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The V90 Cross Country’s 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 10,000 miles sooner.

Jaguar pays for scheduled maintenance on the F-Pace for 2 years and 24,000 miles longer than Volvo pays for maintenance for the V90 Cross Country (5/60,000 vs. 3/36,000).

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2023 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 above average in initial quality. With 65 more problems per 100 vehicles, Volvo is rated below average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Jaguar vehicles are more reliable than Volvo With 23 fewer problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, J.D. Power ranks Jaguar higher than Volvo.

The F-Pace P400’s standard 3.0 turbo/supercharged 6-cylinder hybrid produces 100 more horsepower (395 vs. 295) and 96 lbs.-ft. more torque (406 vs. 310) than the V90 Cross Country’s 2.0 turbo/supercharged 4-cylinder hybrid. The F-Pace SVR’s standard 5.0 supercharged V8 produces 247 more horsepower (542 vs. 295) and 206 lbs.-ft. more torque (516 vs. 310) than the V90 Cross Country’s 2.0 turbo/supercharged 4-cylinder hybrid.

As tested in Motor Trend the F-Pace P400 3.0 turbo/supercharged 6-cylinder hybrid is faster than the Volvo V90 Cross Country:

The F-Pace has 6 gallons more fuel capacity than the V90 Cross Country (21.9 vs. 15.9 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

For better stopping power the F-Pace’s brake rotors are larger than those on the V90 Cross Country:

The F-Pace stops much shorter than the V90 Cross Country:

For better traction, the F-Pace has larger standard tires than the V90 Cross Country (255/55R19 vs. 235/50R19). The F-Pace SVR’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the V90 Cross Country (F:265/45R21 & R:295/40R21 vs. 245/45R20).

The F-Pace SVR’s optional 295/35R22 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 35 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the V90 Cross Country’s optional 40 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the F-Pace offers optional 22-inch wheels. The V90 Cross Country’s largest wheels are only 21-inches.

Having a flat tire is dangerous, inconvenient and expensive. The self-sealing tires available on the F-Pace can automatically seal most punctures up to 3/16 of an inch, effectively preventing most flat tires. The V90 Cross Country doesn’t offer self-sealing tires.

The F-Pace 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 F-Pace 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 F-Pace SVR handles at .89 G’s, while the V90 Cross Country Plus pulls only .87 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The F-Pace SVR executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.4 seconds quicker than the V90 Cross Country Plus (25 seconds @ .77 average G’s vs. 26.4 seconds @ .68 average G’s).

For greater off-road capability the F-Pace has a greater minimum ground clearance than the V90 Cross Country (8.4 vs. 7.9 inches), allowing the F-Pace to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The F-Pace SVR’s minimum ground clearance is .7 inch higher than on the V90 Cross Country (8.6 vs. 7.9 inches).

The Jaguar F-Pace may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs up to about 250 pounds less than the Volvo V90 Cross Country.

The F-Pace is 8.3 inches shorter than the V90 Cross Country, making the F-Pace easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The F-Pace uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The V90 Cross Country doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

The F-Pace has 1.9 inches more front headroom, .2 inches more front shoulder room, .8 inches more rear headroom and 1.3 inches more rear legroom than the V90 Cross Country.

The F-Pace has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the V90 Cross Country with its rear seat up (32.1 vs. 25.2 cubic feet). The F-Pace has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the V90 Cross Country with its rear seat folded (70.4 vs. 69 cubic feet).

The F-Pace’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the V90 Cross Country’s (5291 vs. 2000 pounds).

The engine in the F-Pace 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 F-Pace’s standard easy entry system 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.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the F-Pace second among compact premium suvs in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner’s expectations. The V90 Cross Country isn’t in the top three.

The Jaguar F-Pace outsold the Volvo 90 Series by over three to one during 2022.