Land Rover Range Rover vs Volvo XC90
The Land Rover Range Rover is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 28 mpg combined versus 27 mpg for the Volvo XC90, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $50 less per year to fuel.
Across 3 measured categories, the Land Rover Range Rover leads in 2. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2027
Land Rover Range Rover
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 191 configurations
2016–2027
Volvo XC90
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 43 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Land Rover Range Rover | Volvo XC90 |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 28 mpg ✓ | 27 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 26 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 30 mpg | 30 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $2,850 | $2,800 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | 102 g/mi ✓ | 131 g/mi |
| Engines offered | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI; SV | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, 2.0, SIDI |
| Transmissions | Automatic (S8), Automatic (S9) | Automatic (S8) |
| Drivetrains | 4-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium, Premium and Electricity, Diesel | Premium, Premium and Electricity |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Years covered | 2015–2027 | 2016–2027 |
| Configurations on record | 191 | 43 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Range Rover vs XC90: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Land Rover Range Rover or the Volvo XC90?
The Land Rover Range Rover is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 28 mpg combined versus 27 mpg for the Volvo XC90, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $50 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Volvo XC90 runs about $2,800 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $2,850 for the Land Rover Range Rover — a difference of roughly $50 per year.
What engines do the Range Rover and XC90 offer?
Land Rover Range Rover: SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI; SV. Volvo XC90: SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, 2.0, SIDI.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Land Rover Range Rover and the Volvo XC90 as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, so they compete directly.
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