Volvo XC90 vs Rivian R1S
The Rivian R1S is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 85 mpg combined versus 27 mpg for the Volvo XC90, a 58 mpg advantage and costs about $1,900 less per year to fuel.
Across 4 measured categories, the Rivian R1S leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2016–2027
Volvo XC90
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 43 configurations
2022–2027
Rivian R1S
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 94 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Volvo XC90 | Rivian R1S |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 27 mpg | 85 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 26 mpg | 94 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 30 mpg | 77 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $2,800 | $900 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | 131 g/mi | Not available |
| Engines offered | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, 2.0, SIDI | Not available |
| Transmissions | Automatic (S8) | Automatic (A1) |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive | 4-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium, Premium and Electricity | Electricity |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Years covered | 2016–2027 | 2022–2027 |
| Configurations on record | 43 | 94 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
XC90 vs R1S: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Volvo XC90 or the Rivian R1S?
The Rivian R1S is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 85 mpg combined versus 27 mpg for the Volvo XC90, a 58 mpg advantage and costs about $1,900 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Rivian R1S runs about $900 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $2,800 for the Volvo XC90 — a difference of roughly $1,900 per year.
What engines do the XC90 and R1S offer?
Volvo XC90: SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, 2.0, SIDI. Rivian R1S: no engine data on record.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Volvo XC90 and the Rivian R1S as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, so they compete directly.
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