Land Rover Discovery vs Volvo XC90 (2026)
Price gap, MSRP
$850
- Discovery: 49 hp more, 952 lb more towing.
- XC90: 4 mpg better, 11.4 cu ft more cargo.
- Discovery wins 5 of 12 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Discovery | XC90 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60,200 | $61,050 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 296 hp | 247 hp | Discovery |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 266 lb-ft | Discovery |
| MPG combined | 20 mpg | 24 mpg | XC90 |
| Cargo, max | 74.3 cu ft | 85.7 cu ft | XC90 |
| Cargo, seats up | 9.1 cu ft | 35.6 cu ft | XC90 |
| Rear legroom | 37.4 in | 37.0 in | About the same |
| Front legroom | 39.1 in | 40.9 in | XC90 |
| Length | 195.1 in | 195.0 in to 195.7 in | N/A |
| Width | 78.7 in | 79.1 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,845 lb | 4,449 lb to 5,060 lb | N/A |
| Towing | 5,952 lb | 5,000 lb | Discovery |
| Seats | 7 | N/A | N/A |
| Ground clearance | 11.1 in | 8.8 in | Discovery |
| 0-60 mph | 6.5 s estimate | 7.3 s tested | Discovery |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery S AWD $60,200 | XC90 B5 AWD Core 7-Seater $61,050 | $850 |
| XC90 B5 Core AWD $61,050 | Discovery P300 S AWD $60,200 | $850 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Discovery | XC90 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60,200 | $61,050 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,920 | $1,600 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $11,520 | $9,600 |
| Total, 6 years | $71,720 | $70,650 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Discovery wins.
XC90 wins if MPG weight is 6 or more.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | XC90 | 17% |
| Power | Discovery | 17% |
| Space | XC90 | 13% |
| Towing | Discovery | 16% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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