2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vs 2021 Volvo XC90

2021 Volvo XC90
2021 Volvo XC90
$49,000MSRP
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2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
$28,900MSRP
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2021 Volvo XC90
$49,000MSRP
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2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
$28,900MSRP
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MSRP

$49,000

MSRP

$28,900

Average price

$45,588

Average price

$38,061

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68

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73
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.7 out of 10

Expert reviews

8.5 out of 10

2021 Volvo XC90 Reviews Summary

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.

2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Reviews Summary

A 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid pays for itself in a little more than three years. We’ll show you the math later in this review, but based on national averages, it goes from being more expensive to buy to saving you money after about three years of ownership.

Toyota sells the model year 2021 RAV4 in Hybrid LE, Hybrid XLE, Hybrid XSE (with or without Technology Package), and Hybrid Limited trim levels. Pricing runs from $32,950 to $43,350, not including an $1,860 destination charge.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.0L 250 hp I4

Engine

2.5L 219 hp I4 Hybrid

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

AWD

Seating Capacity

7

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

250 hp @ 5500 rpm

Horsepower

EV Battery Capacity

EV Battery Capacity

1.6 kWh

MPG City

21

MPG City

41

MPG Highway

30

MPG Highway

38
2021 Volvo XC90
2021 Volvo XC90
$49,000MSRP
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2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
$28,900MSRP
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2021 Volvo XC90
$49,000MSRP
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2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
$28,900MSRP
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Overview
MSRP
$49,000
$28,900
Average price
$45,588
$38,061
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Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.7
4.6
Expert reviews

7.7 out of 10

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8.5 out of 10

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Summary

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.

A 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid pays for itself in a little more than three years. We’ll show you the math later in this review, but based on national averages, it goes from being more expensive to buy to saving you money after about three years of ownership.

Toyota sells the model year 2021 RAV4 in Hybrid LE, Hybrid XLE, Hybrid XSE (with or without Technology Package), and Hybrid Limited trim levels. Pricing runs from $32,950 to $43,350, not including an $1,860 destination charge.

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Popular Features & Specs
Engine
2.0L 250 hp I4
2.5L 219 hp I4 Hybrid
Drive Train
FWD
AWD
Seating Capacity
7
5
Horsepower
250 hp @ 5500 rpm
EV Battery Capacity
1.6 kWh
MPG City
21
41
MPG Highway
30
38
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