2022 Kia Telluride vs 2021 Volvo XC90

2021 Volvo XC90
2021 Volvo XC90
$49,000MSRP
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2022 Kia Telluride
2022 Kia Telluride
$33,390MSRP
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2021 Volvo XC90
$49,000MSRP
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$33,390MSRP
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MSRP

$49,000

MSRP

$33,390

Average price

$45,950

Average price

$43,484

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73

Listings

38
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.7 out of 10

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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.

2022 Kia Telluride Reviews Summary

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.0L 250 hp I4

Engine

3.8L 291 hp V6

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

7

Seating Capacity

8

Horsepower

250 hp @ 5500 rpm

Horsepower

291 hp @ 6000 rpm

MPG City

21

MPG City

20

MPG Highway

30

MPG Highway

26
2021 Volvo XC90
2021 Volvo XC90
$49,000MSRP
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2022 Kia Telluride
2022 Kia Telluride
$33,390MSRP
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2021 Volvo XC90
$49,000MSRP
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2022 Kia Telluride
$33,390MSRP
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MSRP
$49,000
$33,390
Average price
$45,950
$43,484
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User reviews
4.7
4.5
Expert reviews

7.7 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.

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Popular Features & Specs
Engine
2.0L 250 hp I4
3.8L 291 hp V6
Drive Train
FWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
7
8
Horsepower
250 hp @ 5500 rpm
291 hp @ 6000 rpm
MPG City
21
20
MPG Highway
30
26
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