Is the 2021 Volvo XC90 a good car?
No.
2 of 7checks
- Family car: 1 of 4. Rear legroom 37.0 in. Class median 38.2 in.
- First car: 2 of 5. Price $49,000. Class median $39,195.
- Seniors: 0 of 3. Clearance 8.8 in. Class middle half 7.3 to 8.4 in.
- Price: 8% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 1 rival beats it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 1 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 2 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $111 vs $116 a month |
| Seniors | No | 0 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 8.8 in, top 19% |
| Worth the money | No | 8% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 1 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the XC90 a good family car?
No. Passes 1 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 7 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 37.0 in | Median 38.2 in | 131 | No |
| Rear headroom | 38.5 in | Median 38.9 in | 131 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 11.2 cu ft | Median 22.9 cu ft | 140 | No |
Is the XC90 a good first car?
No. Passes 2 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $49,000 | Median $39,195 | 144 | No |
| Horsepower | 250 hp | 155 hp to 349 hp | 145 | Yes |
| Length | 195.0 in | Median 188.6 in | 136 | No |
| Turning circle | 39.7 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 134 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 12.8 cents | Median 13.3 cents | 143 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the XC90 a good commuter car?
Yes. $111 a month to commute. Class median $116.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $111
- Median of 143 SUVs
- $116
- Highway mpg
- 30 mpg, top 27% of 137
Is the XC90 a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 0 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 8.8 in clearance, 69.9 in tall | 7.3 to 8.4 in clearance, 64.8 to 69.8 in tall | 123 | No |
| Front headroom | 38.9 in | Median 39.8 in | 134 | No |
| Turning circle | 39.7 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 134 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the XC90 a good off-road vehicle?
Yes. 8.8 in clearance. Top 19% of 132 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- T5 Momentum AWD, 8.8 in
- Cohort
- 132 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the XC90 worth the money?
No. Priced 8% above cars like it.
- Price, T5 Momentum FWD
- $49,000
- Predicted price
- $45,559
- Gap
- +$3,441 (+8%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 277 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2021 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the XC90 a good buy?
No. 1 rival costs less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC90 T5 Momentum FWD | $49,000 | 12.8 cents | 65.5 cu ft | 250 hp |
| Subaru Outback Onyx Edition XT AWD | $35,145 | 12.3 cents | 75.7 cu ft | 260 hp |
Compared with 1,013 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2021.
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