Compare the2026 Land Rover Range Rover VelarVS 2026 Volvo V90 Cross Country

To deliver safety and visibility under dusty conditions the Land Rover Range Rover Velar’s backup monitor has a standard rear washer to keep the view clear. A camera washer system costs extra on the 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, around view monitors, rear cross-path warning and driver alert monitors.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 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 50 fewer problems per 100 vehicles, JD Power ranks Land Rover higher than Volvo.

The Range Rover Velar’s optional 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 Range Rover Velar 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 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. 245/45R20). 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 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, .3 inches more rear headroom and 1.3 inches more rear legroom than the V90 Cross Country.

The Range Rover Velar has a much larger cargo volume than the V90 Cross Country with its rear seat up (30.9 vs. 19.5 cubic feet).

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

The Range Rover Velar’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the V90 Cross Country’s (5291 vs. 3500 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 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 Range Rover Velar 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 Range Rover Velar 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 Range Rover Velar equipped with HD Radio provide an improved in-car entertainment experience. The V90 Cross Country, devoid of this technology, foregoes these benefits. Selecting the Land Rover Range Rover Velar empowers drivers to enjoy a more immersive and enjoyable listening experience while on the go.

The Range Rover Velar’s optional Park Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. The V90 Cross Country doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Range Rover Velar third among midsize 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 Land Rover Range Rover Velar outsold the Volvo 90 Series by almost four to one during 2024.