Land Rover Defender vs Volvo XC90 (2026)
XC90:
$3,005 less
- Defender
- 1.4 in more rear legroom
- XC90
- 8.5 cu ft more seats-up cargo
- XC90
- 19.5 cu ft more cargo
- XC90
- 1.8 in more front legroom
- Measures won
- XC90 4 of 7
- Defender 1, tied 2
Defender S vs XC90 B5 Core AWD, 2026. Price: MSRP + destination.
Source marks: two or more sources agreeone sourcesources differmodel-level or estimate
| Measure | Defender | XC90 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $65,350 | $62,345 | XC90 |
| Horsepower | Not listed | 247 hp | Not listed |
| Torque | Not listed | 266 lb-ft | Not listed |
| MPG combined | 16 mpg to 20 mpg | 24 mpg | Not listed |
| Cargo, max | 66.2 cu ft | 85.7 cu ft | XC90 |
| Cargo, seats up | 27.1 cu ft | 35.6 cu ft | XC90 |
| Rear legroom | 38.4 in | 37.0 in | Defender |
| Front legroom | 39.1 in | 40.9 in | XC90 |
| Length | 197.5 in | 195.0 in to 195.7 in | Not listed |
| Width | 79.1 in | 79.1 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | Not listed | 4,449 lb to 5,060 lb | Not listed |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in | 8.8 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | Not listed | 7.3 s tested | Not listed |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. A measure with no value for one car is not counted.
Nearest trims by price
Prices are MSRP + destination where both trims list it.
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Defender S $65,350 | XC90 B5 Plus AWD $66,345 | $995 |
| XC90 B5 Core AWD $62,345 | Defender S $65,350 | $3,005 |
Cost to run
No total: a price or rating is missing.
- Miles a year
- 12,000
- Gas
- 4.35 a gallon (EIA, week of Oct 5, 2026)
- Electricity
- 18.19 cents per kWh (U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2026-01..2026-07)
| Cost | Defender | XC90 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $65,350 | $62,345 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | Not listed | $2,175 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | Not listed | $13,050 |
| Total, 6 years | Not listed | $75,395 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: XC90 wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | XC90 | 5% |
| MPG | Not listed | |
| Power | Not listed | |
| Space | XC90 | 23% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ