Compare the2026 Jaguar F-PaceVS 2025 Volvo V90 Cross Country

The Jaguar F-Pace’s rear backup camera has a standard washer for maintaining a clear view under various conditions. In contrast, the Volvo V90 Cross Country does not offer a rear camera washer, meaning its effectiveness relies on manual cleaning by the user when necessary.

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, around view monitors, rear cross-path warning and driver alert 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 30,000 miles longer than Volvo pays for maintenance for the V90 Cross Country (5/60,000 vs. 3/30,000).

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 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 54 more problems per 100 vehicles, Volvo is rated below average.

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 272 more horsepower (567 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 inch more front headroom, .2 inches more front shoulder room, .5 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).

Pulling a handle automatically lowers the F-Pace’s rear seats, to make changing between passengers and cargo easier. The V90 Cross Country doesn’t offer automatic folding seats.

The F-Pace’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the V90 Cross Country’s (5291 vs. 3500 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.

The F-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 V90 Cross Country.

The F-Pace is equipped with both FM and AM stereo radios, offering access to more content and better coverage than the V90 Cross Country, which solely provides FM radio. With AM radio, you can enjoy a wider variety of stations featuring news, talk shows, sports commentary, native language programing, automated traffic guidance, and emergency broadcasts. AM waves travel further and penetrate buildings and obstacles more effectively than FM signals, especially at night. Having both FM and AM stereo radios the F-Pace offers a more comprehensive listening experience compared to only FM in the V90 Cross Country.

HD Radio boasts several benefits over conventional radio: superior sound quality with clearer and consistent FM broadcasts, CD-quality audio, and Multicast Channels offering up to four streams from a single station, adding programming choices. Cars like the F-Pace equipped with HD Radio provide an improved in-car entertainment experience. The V90 Cross Country, devoid of this technology, foregoes these benefits. Selecting the Jaguar F-Pace empowers drivers to enjoy a more immersive and enjoyable listening experience while on the go.

The F-Pace’s 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.

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 almost three to one during 2024.