Compare the2024 Jaguar I-PaceVS 2024 Volvo 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, 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.

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’ 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 I-Pace’s electric motors produces 147 more horsepower (394 vs. 247) and 254 lbs.-ft. more torque (512 vs. 258) than the XC90 B5’s standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid. The I-Pace’s electric motors produces 99 more horsepower (394 vs. 295) and 202 lbs.-ft. more torque (512 vs. 310) than the XC90 B6’s standard 2.0 turbo/supercharged 4-cylinder hybrid.

As tested in Consumer Reports the Jaguar I-Pace is faster than the XC90 B6 2.0 turbo/supercharged 4-cylinder:

On the EPA test cycle the I-Pace gets better mileage than the XC90 running on electricity:

On the EPA test cycle the I-Pace gets better mileage than the XC90 running its gasoline engine:

The I-Pace can travel with zero emissions on a full charge for 217 to 246 miles. The XC90 T8 Extended Range has to start its internal combustion engine after only 33 miles.

The I-Pace has a standard locking charge port which locks and unlocks with the power locks. The fuel filler door is not lockable on the XC90. A locking charge port prevents tampering and damage; a locking fuel door helps prevent fuel theft and vandalism, such as sugar in the tank.

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 B6 Core 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 2.6 seconds quicker than the XC90 B6 Ultimate (24.8 seconds @ .77 average G’s vs. 27.4 seconds @ .62 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 heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the vehicle heater warms up. A heated steering wheel costs extra on the XC90.

The I-Pace’s Park Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, with the driver only controlling speed with the brake pedal. The XC90 doesn’t offer an automated parking system.