2020 Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid SUV

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Rating7.6

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Midsize SUV
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$67,000 - $73,800
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Athletic handling characteristics

Frustrating infotainment system

A bigger battery pack

Plush interior with a bunch of creature comforts

Needs more storage cubbies

New performance T8 Polestar Engineered trim

Impressive build quality and finish

Standard 12.3-inch digital gauge display

Momentum trim gets leather seats and rear park assist

New Nappa leather upholstery, four-zone climate control, gloss black trim on R-Design trim

Active-steering assist is also standard

Specs & Features

$67,500

price

400 hp @ 6000 rpm

horsepower

472 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm

torque

8-Speed Automatic

transmission

2.0L 4cyl AWD 8A

engine

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basic warranty

Overview

Armed with a 2.0L twincharged Inline-4 engine and electric system and an 11.6 kWh battery, fused to an 8-speed automatic transmission, the 2020 Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid makes 400 horsepower and 472 lb-ft of torque. This powertrain helps the 2020 Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid cover 0-60 in 5.1 seconds. The same setup gets a boost of 15 horsepower and 22 lb-ft of torque on the T8 Polestar Engineered trim that runs from 0 to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds. You can drive the XC90 Plug-in Hybrid for 19 miles on the electric system alone, making it good for small trips in the city. Combined, the XC90 Plug-in Hybrid achieves an impressive 57 MPGE combined while getting 27 MPG from the traditional engine alone. With a base price of MSRP of $67,000, the XC90 Plug-in Hybrid makes a formidable competitor in the compact SUV segment, competing with the likes of the Audi Q5 Plug-in Hybrid SUV and the BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid SUV.

Buying Advice

We would love to recommend the base Momentum but our eyes are locked on the sporty-looking R-Design trim. Other than racy styling, it also adds a 14-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, Nappa leather upholstery, keyless entry, navigation, four-zone climate control, blind-spot monitoring, parking sensors, a power liftgate, and more.

Trims

    T8 Momentum
    $67,000 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl AWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 400 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 472 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.2 sec
    • Top Speed: 140 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 27 mpg
    T8 R-Design
    $72,700 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl AWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 400 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 472 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.2 sec
    • Top Speed: 140 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 27 mpg
    T8 Inscription
    $73,300 onwards
    • AMG Drive Unit

Compare to similar cars

Price

$67,000- $73,800

Engine

plug-in-hybrid

Rating

7.6

Horsepower

400 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

472 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm

Capacity

7

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$53,950- $69,500

plug-in-hybrid

7.61

400 hp @ 6000 rpm

472 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm

5

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$58,900- $82,150

Gasoline

7.69

335 hp @ 5500 rpm

330 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

5

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$53,700- $56,200

Gasoline

7.53

255 hp @ 5800 rpm

273 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

7

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2020 Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid SUV vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    5.2 sec13.8 sec140 mph
    5 sec-143 mph
    2020 BMW X5

    Ranked #1

    5 sec13.7 sec129 mph
    7 sec--

    2020 Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid SUV vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      26 mpg28 mpg27 mpg18.5 gal.481/518 mi.
      26 mpg28 mpg27 mpg18.5 gal.481/518 mi.
      2020 BMW X5

      Ranked #2

      21 mpg26 mpg23 mpg21.9 gal.459.9/569.4 mi.
      20 mpg27 mpg22 mpg22.5 gal.450/607.5 mi.

      2020 Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid SUV vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        195 in.84.3 in.69.9 in.9.4 in.117.5 in.
        2020 BMW X5

        Ranked #2

        194.3 in.78.9 in.68.7 in.8.7 in.117.1 in.
        194.3 in.76.7 in.70.7 in.7.1 in.117.9 in.

        2020 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid Plug-in Hybrid

        Ranked #3

        194.2 in.78.1 in.66 in.8.2 in.114 in.

        2020 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid Plug-in Hybrid

        Ranked #4

        193.7 in.86.4 in.66.8 in.8.2 in.114 in.
        184.6 in.83.3 in.65.3 in.8.5 in.112.8 in.

        2020 Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid SUV vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          15.8 cu.ft.103.8 cu.ft.85.7 cu.ft.
          37.8 cu.ft.103 cu.ft.63.3 cu.ft.
          2020 BMW X5

          Ranked #3

          33.9 cu.ft.85.1 cu.ft.72.3 cu.ft.
          33.3 cu.ft.--

          2020 Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid SUV vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            85.7 cu.ft.15.8 cu.ft.85.7 cu.ft.
            63.3 cu.ft.37.8 cu.ft.63.3 cu.ft.
            2020 BMW X5

            Ranked #3

            15.3 cu.ft.33.9 cu.ft.72.3 cu.ft.
            -33.3 cu.ft.-

            2020 Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid SUV vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              5000 lbs.1210 lbs.5068 lbs.
              7700 lbs.1521 lbs.4696 lbs.
              2020 BMW X5

              Ranked #2

              7200 lbs.849 lbs.4758 lbs.
              3500 lbs.950 lbs.4638 lbs.

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