2021 Volvo V90

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Rating8.7

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Wagon
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$51,800 - $57,800
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on January 31, 2024

ProsConsWhat's New

Impressive pricing

Infotainment system is laggy

Refreshed exterior styling

Engaging handling

Ride is on the firmer side

Minor changes in the feature set

Practical and beautifully designed interior

Plenty of standard safety and driver-assistance features

Specs & Features

$51,800

price

250 hp @ 5500 rpm

horsepower

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

torque

8-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

2.0L 4cyl FWD 8A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the midsize wagon segment, the 2021 Volvo V90 goes up against other notable names in the class, like the Audi A6 Allroad, and Mercedes-Benz E-450 4Matic. Spread across two trims, the Volvo V90 starts off at a base price of MSRP $52,895 and carries on to $58,895. Not all trims are built equal, however, as there are 2 powertrains on offer. The standard engine is a 2.0L turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine rated for 250 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. With this engine, the V90 gives you a towing capacity of 3,500 pounds. An optional supercharged and turbocharged 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder engine is also offered, with an output of 316 horsepower. An 8-speed automatic transmission is offered alongside both engines.

Buying Advice

Offered at a highly competitive price point, the Volvo V90 is the midsize wagon that offers the most value for the money paid. It starts at a base price of around $15,000 lower than the competitors while offering similar quality and feature-set. It is also engaging to drive, once equipped with the stronger powertrain. Also, the host of safety and driver-assistance features offered by Volvo in this wagon makes it a superb choice. The R-Design trim equipped with the stronger T6 powertrain would be the ideal choice in the Volvo V90 lineup.

Trims

    T5 Inscription
    $51,800 onwards
    • Nappa leather Seat trim
    T5 R-Design
    $51,800 onwards
    • Front passenger Lumbar support
    • Heated mirrors
    • Navigation system
    • Parking assist
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers
    T6 Inscription
    $57,800 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl AWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 316 hp @ 5700 rpm hp
    • Torque: 295 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 25 mpg
    T6 R-Design
    $57,800 onwards
    • Nubuck leather Seat trim

Compare to similar cars

Price

$51,800- $57,800

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.66

Horsepower

316 hp @ 5700 rpm

Torque

295 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm

Capacity

5

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$26,795- $39,945

Gasoline

7.33

182 hp @ 5800 rpm

176 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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$40,950- $46,400

Gasoline

8.64

250 hp @ 5500 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

5

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$29,100- $41,500

Gasoline

7.04

134 hp @ 4400 rpm

162 lb.-ft. @ 1250 rpm

5

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2021 Volvo V90 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
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    6.4 sec--
    6.5 sec--
    8.7 sec17.0 sec130 mph

    2021 Volvo V90 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      22 mpg33 mpg26 mpg15.9 gal.349.8/524.7 mi.
      26 mpg33 mpg29 mpg18.5 gal.481/610.5 mi.
      23 mpg34 mpg27 mpg15.9 gal.365.7/540.6 mi.

      2021 Volvo V90 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        194.7 in.74.6 in.58.2 in.6.1 in.115.8 in.
        191.3 in.73 in.66.4 in.8.7 in.108.1 in.

        2021 Audi A4 Allroad

        Ranked #3

        187.5 in.72.7 in.56.2 in.6.5 in.111 in.
        187.4 in.75.4 in.56.6 in.5.8 in.113.1 in.

        2021 Volvo V90 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
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          53.9 cu.ft.-69 cu.ft.
          32.5 cu.ft.109 cu.ft.75.7 cu.ft.
          23.2 cu.ft.-50.9 cu.ft.

          2021 Volvo V90 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            -53.9 cu.ft.69 cu.ft.
            50.9 cu.ft.23.2 cu.ft.50.9 cu.ft.
            75.7 cu.ft.32.5 cu.ft.75.7 cu.ft.

            2021 Volvo V90 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              2000 lbs.1094 lbs.3976 lbs.
              2700 lbs.1071 lbs.3635 lbs.
              2000 lbs.1101 lbs.3813 lbs.

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