Volvo XC90 vs Land Rover Range Rover
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.
2016–2027
Volvo XC90
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 43 configurations
2015–2027
Land Rover Range Rover
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 191 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Volvo XC90 | Land Rover Range Rover |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 27 mpg | 28 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 | $2,800 ✓ | $2,850 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 131 g/mi | 102 g/mi ✓ |
| Engines offered | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, 2.0, SIDI | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI; SV |
| Transmissions | Automatic (S8) | Automatic (S8), Automatic (S9) |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive | 4-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium, Premium and Electricity | Premium, Premium and Electricity, Diesel |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Years covered | 2016–2027 | 2015–2027 |
| Configurations on record | 43 | 191 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
XC90 vs Range Rover: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Volvo XC90 or the Land Rover Range Rover?
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 XC90 and Range Rover offer?
Volvo XC90: SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, 2.0, SIDI. Land Rover Range Rover: SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI; SV.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Volvo XC90 and the Land Rover Range Rover as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, so they compete directly.
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