Is the 2023 Volvo XC90 a good car?
No.
2 of 7checks
- Family car: 1 of 4. Rear legroom 37.0 in. Class median 38.3 in.
- First car: 2 of 5. Price $56,000. Class median $44,813.
- Seniors: 0 of 3. Clearance 8.8 in. Class middle half 7.0 to 8.3 in.
- Price: 15% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 4 rivals beat 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 a month, same as median |
| Seniors | No | 0 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 8.8 in, top 20% |
| Worth the money | No | 15% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 4 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 38.3 in | 168 | No |
| Rear headroom | 38.5 in | Median 38.7 in | 169 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 12.6 cu ft | Median 24.7 cu ft | 174 | No |
Is the XC90 a good first car?
No. Passes 2 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $56,000 | Median $44,813 | 180 | No |
| Horsepower | 247 hp | 169 hp to 355 hp | 180 | Yes |
| Length | 195.0 in | Median 188.4 in | 171 | No |
| Turning circle | 39.7 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 167 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 12.8 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 177 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the XC90 a good commuter car?
Yes. $111 a month to commute. Same as the class median.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $111
- Median of 177 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 28 mpg, top 43% of 154
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, 69.8 in tall | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.4 to 69.1 in tall | 156 | No |
| Front headroom | 38.9 in | Median 39.9 in | 170 | No |
| Turning circle | 39.7 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 167 | 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 20% of 166 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- B5 AWD Core 7P, 8.8 in
- Cohort
- 166 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the XC90 worth the money?
No. Priced 15% above cars like it.
- Price, B5 Core AWD
- $56,000
- Predicted price
- $48,511
- Gap
- +$7,489 (+15%)
- Model error
- 15% median, 311 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2023 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the XC90 a good buy?
No. 4 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC90 B5 Core AWD | $56,000 | 12.8 cents | 65.5 cu ft | 247 hp |
| Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid SEL Convenience AWD | $42,410 | 8.6 cents | 72.1 cu ft | 261 hp |
| Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | $48,990 | 4.7 cents | 76.2 cu ft | 425 hp |
| Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid SX Prestige AWD | $49,990 | 8.4 cents | 75.5 cu ft | 261 hp |
| Ford Explorer Platinum RWD | $54,270 | 12.3 cents | 87.8 cu ft | 318 hp |
Compared with 1,151 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2023.
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