Volvo XC90 vs Tesla Model X
The Tesla Model X is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 105 mpg combined versus 27 mpg for the Volvo XC90, a 78 mpg advantage and costs about $2,100 less per year to fuel.
Across 4 measured categories, the Tesla Model X leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2016–2027
Volvo XC90
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 43 configurations
2016–2026
Tesla Model X
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 41 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Volvo XC90 | Tesla Model X |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 27 mpg | 105 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 26 mpg | 110 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 30 mpg | 101 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $2,800 | $700 ✓ |
| 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 | 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 | 2016–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 43 | 41 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
XC90 vs Model X: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Volvo XC90 or the Tesla Model X?
The Tesla Model X is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 105 mpg combined versus 27 mpg for the Volvo XC90, a 78 mpg advantage and costs about $2,100 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Tesla Model X runs about $700 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $2,800 for the Volvo XC90 — a difference of roughly $2,100 per year.
What engines do the XC90 and Model X offer?
Volvo XC90: SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, 2.0, SIDI. Tesla Model X: no engine data on record.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Volvo XC90 and the Tesla Model X as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, so they compete directly.
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