Is the 2024 Volvo XC90 a good car?
No.
2 of 7checks
- Family car: 1 of 4. Rear legroom 37.0 in. Class median 38.6 in.
- First car: 1 of 5. Price $56,600. Class median $47,450.
- Commuter: $116 a month. Class median $111.
- Seniors: 0 of 3. Clearance 8.8 in. Class middle half 7.0 to 8.3 in.
- Good buy: 6 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 | 1 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $116 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | No | 0 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 8.8 in, top 22% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 4% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 6 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 38.6 in | 172 | No |
| Rear headroom | 38.5 in | Median 38.7 in | 174 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 12.6 cu ft | Median 25.3 cu ft | 182 | No |
Is the XC90 a good first car?
No. Passes 1 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $56,600 | Median $47,450 | 187 | No |
| Horsepower | 250 hp | 169 hp to 355 hp | 188 | Yes |
| Length | 195.0 in | Median 190.5 in | 180 | No |
| Turning circle | 39.7 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 169 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 13.3 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 189 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the XC90 a good commuter car?
No. $116 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $116
- Median of 189 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 27 mpg, top 48% of 155
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 | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.6 to 69.9 in tall | 164 | No |
| Front headroom | 38.9 in | Median 39.9 in | 172 | No |
| Turning circle | 39.7 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 169 | 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 22% of 175 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- B5 Core Bright Theme AWD, 8.8 in
- Cohort
- 175 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the XC90 worth the money?
Yes. Priced 4% above cars like it.
- Price, B5 Core Bright Theme AWD
- $56,600
- Predicted price
- $54,191
- Gap
- +$2,409 (+4%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 310 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2024 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the XC90 a good buy?
No. 6 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC90 B5 Core Bright Theme AWD | $56,600 | 13.3 cents | 65.5 cu ft | 250 hp |
| Toyota Highlander LE FWD | $39,270 | 12.8 cents | 84.3 cu ft | 265 hp |
| Subaru Outback Onyx Edition XT AWD | $39,360 | 12.8 cents | 75.6 cu ft | 260 hp |
| Tesla Model Y RWD | $42,990 | 4.8 cents | 76.0 cu ft | 295 hp |
| Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium AWD | $45,900 | 12.8 cents | 74.2 cu ft | 280 hp |
| Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid SX Prestige AWD | $50,290 | 8.4 cents | 75.5 cu ft | 261 hp |
| Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid MAX Limited AWD | $54,390 | 11.9 cents | 97.5 cu ft | 362 hp |
Compared with 1,157 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2024.
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