2021 Volvo XC90 vs 2020 Land Rover Defender
Overview | |
MSRP$49,900 | MSRP$49,000 |
Average price$63,816 | Average price$48,536 |
Listings11 | Listings64 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
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2020 Land Rover Defender Reviews SummaryThe Land Rover Defender didn’t have to leave, but as the saying goes, it couldn't stay here. In 1996, after only two model years, the United States banned the Defender 90 because it didn't have airbags, a proud feature this crusty old truck boasted from 1990 until its final breath in 2016. Around the world, the Defender—and the Series I, II, and III models that were nearly the same since 1948—has been Britain's answer to the American Jeep, the German Gelandewagen, and the Japanese FJ. It was a farming vehicle built on warrior bones that served millions, including armies, without a whiff of prestige or wealth. Today, Land Rover is a luxury manufacturer of extreme off-road vehicles that can and do go everywhere on Earth. The new Defender isn't anything like the old Defender, and thank God. But don't think the Defender nameplate has gone too soft, because at its core, it's just a cushier, way pricier Wrangler. | |
2021 Volvo XC90 Reviews SummaryVolvo may be known for sensible station wagons, but the XC90 SUV is the Swedish automaker’s de facto flagship. The current generation debuted design features, technology, and powertrains that have since found their way into most other Volvo models. Several years into the current-generation model’s lifecycle, the XC90 is no longer a trendsetter, but remains Volvo’s contender in the competitive midsize luxury SUV segment, with the automaker’s typical emphasis on safety features. The current-generation XC90 launched for the 2016 model year, so most competitors—including the Audi Q7, Acura MDX, BMW X5, and Mercedes-Benz GLE—have been updated or redesigned since then. The Cadillac XT6 and Lincoln Aviator didn’t even exist when this generation of XC90 launched. A redesigned version is expected to arrive soon, so changes to the 2021 XC90 are minimal. All 2021 Volvo models are now limited to 180 kilometres per hour for safety reasons. The XC90 also gets a handful of newly standard tech features, and some small cosmetic changes. Volvo offers the XC90 in three trim levels—Momentum, R-Design, and Inscription—with three powertrain options: T5 and T6 gasoline engines, and the T8 plug-in hybrid. Our test car was a range-topping T8 Recharge Inscription, combining the top Inscription trim level with the plug-in hybrid powertrain, which has the highest output of the three. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 296 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 250 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower296 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower250 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City17 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway20 | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 296 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 250 hp I4 |
Torque295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower296 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower250 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City17 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway20 | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space34.0 cu ft | Cargo Space15.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight4815 lbs | Curb Weight4374 lbs |
Height77.4 in | Height69.9 in |
Length197.6 in | Length195.0 in |
Width82.9 in | Width84.3 in |
Wheelbase119.0 in | Wheelbase117.5 in |
Maximum Payload1984 lbs | Maximum Payload1631 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity7716 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity4000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $49,900 | $49,000 |
Average price | $63,816 | $48,536 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.8 | 4.7 |
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 7.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The Land Rover Defender didn’t have to leave, but as the saying goes, it couldn't stay here. In 1996, after only two model years, the United States banned the Defender 90 because it didn't have airbags, a proud feature this crusty old truck boasted from 1990 until its final breath in 2016. Around the world, the Defender—and the Series I, II, and III models that were nearly the same since 1948—has been Britain's answer to the American Jeep, the German Gelandewagen, and the Japanese FJ. It was a farming vehicle built on warrior bones that served millions, including armies, without a whiff of prestige or wealth. Today, Land Rover is a luxury manufacturer of extreme off-road vehicles that can and do go everywhere on Earth. The new Defender isn't anything like the old Defender, and thank God. But don't think the Defender nameplate has gone too soft, because at its core, it's just a cushier, way pricier Wrangler. | Volvo may be known for sensible station wagons, but the XC90 SUV is the Swedish automaker’s de facto flagship. The current generation debuted design features, technology, and powertrains that have since found their way into most other Volvo models. Several years into the current-generation model’s lifecycle, the XC90 is no longer a trendsetter, but remains Volvo’s contender in the competitive midsize luxury SUV segment, with the automaker’s typical emphasis on safety features. The current-generation XC90 launched for the 2016 model year, so most competitors—including the Audi Q7, Acura MDX, BMW X5, and Mercedes-Benz GLE—have been updated or redesigned since then. The Cadillac XT6 and Lincoln Aviator didn’t even exist when this generation of XC90 launched. A redesigned version is expected to arrive soon, so changes to the 2021 XC90 are minimal. All 2021 Volvo models are now limited to 180 kilometres per hour for safety reasons. The XC90 also gets a handful of newly standard tech features, and some small cosmetic changes. Volvo offers the XC90 in three trim levels—Momentum, R-Design, and Inscription—with three powertrain options: T5 and T6 gasoline engines, and the T8 plug-in hybrid. Our test car was a range-topping T8 Recharge Inscription, combining the top Inscription trim level with the plug-in hybrid powertrain, which has the highest output of the three. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 296 hp I4 | 2.0L 250 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Horsepower | 296 hp @ 5500 rpm | 250 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 17 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 20 | 30 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 296 hp I4 | 2.0L 250 hp I4 |
Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | 296 hp @ 5500 rpm | 250 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 17 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 20 | 30 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 34.0 cu ft | 15.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4815 lbs | 4374 lbs |
Height | 77.4 in | 69.9 in |
Length | 197.6 in | 195.0 in |
Width | 82.9 in | 84.3 in |
Wheelbase | 119.0 in | 117.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1984 lbs | 1631 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 7716 lbs | 4000 lbs |
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