Ford Explorer vs Volvo XC90
Overview | |
MSRP$35,510 | MSRP$56,600 |
Average price$25,571 | Average price$35,705 |
Listings9388 | Listings9279 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryTwo years ago, Ford redesigned its popular Explorer midsize three-row SUV. It moved to a rear-drive platform, added an optional hybrid powertrain, and offered everything from a value-rich base model to a luxurious Platinum trim level. Since then, Ford has added ST-Line, Timberline, and King Ranch trim levels while simultaneously honing the Explorer’s packaging to appeal to the broadest cross-section of Americans possible. | |
Reviews SummaryWhen the current-generation XC90 went on sale nearly a decade ago, it marked the Swedish automaker’s pivot from its boxy and boring past to a future defined by design, quality, and technology. Volvo used the XC90’s blueprint throughout its lineup of cars, SUVs, and wagons, building a bridge to its electrified future. Has it overstayed its welcome? Perhaps, and it carries over this year without changes. But having spent a week driving the 2024 XC90 Recharge T8 plug-in hybrid, it remains an appealing choice in the luxury SUV segment. Verdict: Beautifully styled, inside and out, and offering a range of powertrains that includes a plug-in hybrid variant, the 2024 Volvo XC90 stands out in its field. However, it commands a steep price tag, and its safety tech isn’t as innovative as what you’ll find in some rival SUVs. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.3L 300 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 247 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower | Horsepower247 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway27 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.3L 300 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 247 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower247 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway27 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space18.2 cu ft | Cargo Space15.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight4345 lbs | Curb Weight4589 lbs |
Height69.9 in | Height69.9 in |
Length198.8 in | Length195.0 in |
Width89.3 in | Width84.3 in |
Wheelbase119.1 in | Wheelbase117.5 in |
Maximum Payload1425 lbs | Maximum Payload1210 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity5300 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity4000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $35,510 | $56,600 |
Average price | $25,571 | $35,705 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.2 | 4.5 |
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 7.2 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Two years ago, Ford redesigned its popular Explorer midsize three-row SUV. It moved to a rear-drive platform, added an optional hybrid powertrain, and offered everything from a value-rich base model to a luxurious Platinum trim level. Since then, Ford has added ST-Line, Timberline, and King Ranch trim levels while simultaneously honing the Explorer’s packaging to appeal to the broadest cross-section of Americans possible. | When the current-generation XC90 went on sale nearly a decade ago, it marked the Swedish automaker’s pivot from its boxy and boring past to a future defined by design, quality, and technology. Volvo used the XC90’s blueprint throughout its lineup of cars, SUVs, and wagons, building a bridge to its electrified future. Has it overstayed its welcome? Perhaps, and it carries over this year without changes. But having spent a week driving the 2024 XC90 Recharge T8 plug-in hybrid, it remains an appealing choice in the luxury SUV segment. Verdict: Beautifully styled, inside and out, and offering a range of powertrains that includes a plug-in hybrid variant, the 2024 Volvo XC90 stands out in its field. However, it commands a steep price tag, and its safety tech isn’t as innovative as what you’ll find in some rival SUVs. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.3L 300 hp I4 | 2.0L 247 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Horsepower | 247 hp @ 5500 rpm | |
MPG City | 20 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 27 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.3L 300 hp I4 | 2.0L 247 hp I4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | |
Horsepower | 247 hp @ 5500 rpm | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 27 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 18.2 cu ft | 15.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4345 lbs | 4589 lbs |
Height | 69.9 in | 69.9 in |
Length | 198.8 in | 195.0 in |
Width | 89.3 in | 84.3 in |
Wheelbase | 119.1 in | 117.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1425 lbs | 1210 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5300 lbs | 4000 lbs |
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