Volvo XC90 I or Volvo XC90 II?

2002–2014 vs 2015–present · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: XC90 I 4,807 mm, XC90 II 4,953 mm — a 15 cm difference.
Boot: XC90 I 249 l, XC90 II 680 l.
Lowest consumption: XC90 I 8 l/100 km, XC90 II 2.5 l/100 km.
Power: XC90 I 120–154 kW, XC90 II 173–287 kW.
Standard equipment: XC90 I 37 items (Kinetic), XC90 II 37 items (Momentum).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Volvo XC90 I2002–2014 · 3 engines · Kinetic, Momentum, Summum, ExecutiveSpecifications →Listings →

Volvo XC90 II2015–present · 3 engines · Momentum, R-Design, InscriptionSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Volvo XC90 I2002–2014no listings	Volvo XC90 II2015–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,798 mm–4,807 mm	Length4,950 mm–4,953 mm
Width	Width1,898 mm	Width1,958 mm
Height	Height1,743 mm	Height1,776 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,857 mm	Wheelbase2,984 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance218 mm	Ground clearance238 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume249 l	Trunk volume640 l–680 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,990 kg–2,078 kg	Curb weight2,071 kg–2,320 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank68 l–80 l	Fuel tank50 l–71 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2002–2014	Production years2015–present
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines3
Power	Power120–154 kW (163–209 hp)	Power173–287 kW (235–390 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.4–2.5	Displacement (l)2.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8 l/100 km · D5 185 AWD	Lowest consumption2.5 l/100 km · T8 Twin Engine
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.2 s · 2.5T AWD	Best 0–100 km/h5.8 s · T8 Twin Engine
Top speed	Top speed210 km/h	Top speed230 km/h
Trim levelsKinetic · Momentum
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim37 · Kinetic	Items in the base trim37 · Momentum
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim41 · Executive	Items in the top trim39 · R-Design
Equipment · Comfort9 · 12
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone—
Multi-zone Climate Control	Multi-zone Climate Control—	Multi-zone Climate Control✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors—	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Push-button Start	Push-button Start—	Push-button Start✓
Power Tailgate	Power Tailgate—	Power Tailgate✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster—	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior7 · 9
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
Leather	Leather—	Leather✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Electric Driver's Seat	Electric Driver's Seat—	Electric Driver's Seat✓
Driver Lumbar Support	Driver Lumbar Support—	Driver Lumbar Support✓
7 Seats	7 Seats✓	7 Seats✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel—	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Third Row of Seats	Third Row of Seats✓	Third Row of Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 5
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display—	Touchscreen Display✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
Navigation System	Navigation System—	Navigation System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Remote control via smartphone app	Remote control via smartphone app—	Remote control via smartphone app✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 3
LED Headlights	LED Headlights—	LED Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor—	Rain Sensor✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 6
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS—
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 0
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking—
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior5 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels—
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels—	R18 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Volvo XC90 I or Volvo XC90 II?

Length: Volvo XC90 II 4,953 mm, Volvo XC90 I 4,807 mm (a 146 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,984 vs 2,857 mm. Boot: 680 vs 249 l.

Which uses less fuel — Volvo XC90 I or Volvo XC90 II?

The most frugal Volvo XC90 I uses 8 l/100 km (D5 185 AWD); the most frugal Volvo XC90 II 2.5 l/100 km (T8 Twin Engine).

Which is more powerful — Volvo XC90 I or Volvo XC90 II?

The strongest Volvo XC90 I makes 154 kW (209 hp) (2.5T AWD); the strongest Volvo XC90 II 287 kW (390 hp) (T8 Twin Engine).

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