Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs Volvo XC90 (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$630
- Range Rover Velar: 291 lb more towing, 0.7 s quicker to 60.
- XC90: 1 mpg better, 23.0 cu ft more cargo.
- XC90 wins 4 of 12 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Range Rover Velar | XC90 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $62,975 | $62,345 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 247 hp | 247 hp | About the same |
| Torque | 269 lb-ft | 266 lb-ft | About the same |
| MPG combined | 23 mpg | 24 mpg | XC90 |
| Cargo, max | 62.7 cu ft | 85.7 cu ft | XC90 |
| Cargo, seats up | 30.9 cu ft | 35.6 cu ft | XC90 |
| Rear legroom | 37.2 in | 37.0 in | About the same |
| Front legroom | 40.3 in | 40.9 in | XC90 |
| Length | 188.9 in | 195.0 in to 195.7 in | N/A |
| Width | 80.4 in | 79.1 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,130 lb | 4,449 lb to 5,060 lb | N/A |
| Towing | 5,291 lb | 5,000 lb | Range Rover Velar |
| Seats | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Ground clearance | 8.4 in | 8.8 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 6.6 s estimate | 7.3 s tested | Range Rover Velar |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Range Rover Velar P250 S AWD $61,600 | XC90 B5 AWD Core 7-Seater $61,050 | $550 |
| XC90 B5 Core AWD $61,050 | Range Rover Velar P250 S (2026.5) AWD $61,600 | $550 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Range Rover Velar | XC90 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $62,975 | $62,345 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,670 | $1,600 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,017 | $9,600 |
| Total, 6 years | $72,992 | $71,945 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: XC90 wins.
Range Rover Velar wins if Space weight is 0 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | XC90 | 4% |
| Power | About the same | |
| Space | XC90 | 27% |
| Towing | Range Rover Velar | 5% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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