2022 Land Rover Defender vs 2021 Volvo XC90
Overview | |
MSRP$49,000 | MSRP$48,700 |
Average price$48,536 | Average price$78,587 |
Listings64 | Listings12 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
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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. | |
2022 Land Rover Defender Reviews SummaryOver seven decades in the car business, Land Rover has shifted from making utilitarian vehicles prized by farmers, explorers, and soldiers to making luxury vehicles prized by wealthy suburbanites. The 2022 Land Rover Defender aims to bridge the gap between Land Rover’s past and present. As other Land Rover models got more luxurious, the original Defender carried on as a rugged, basic off-roader. While Land Rover stopped selling the old school Defender in North America during the 1990s, it remained in production for other markets until 2016. By that time, Land Rover was already planning a clean-sheet redesign that brought the Defender back to North America for the 2020 model year. The new Land Rover Defender contrasts the automaker’s other models, like the Discovery and Range Rover, with an emphasis on ruggedness. It’s still bigger and cushier than the original Defender, but less fancy than its sibling models. And like the original Defender, the new model is available in two-door 90 and four-door 110 body styles. A three-row, eight-seat Land Rover Defender 130 body style is also on the way for the 2023 model year. Meanwhile, changes for the 2022 model year include a new optional 11.4-inch touchscreen, standard wireless phone charging, and an expansion of trim levels. The Defender 90 gets a new X-Dynamic SE trim, and a new V8 powertrain option debuts for both the 90 and Defender 110. Shared with other Jaguar Land Rover products, the supercharged 5.0-litre V8 provides a serious boost in performance. We sampled it in a Defender 90 for this review. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 250 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 296 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity6 |
Horsepower250 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower296 hp @ 4000 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway21 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 250 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 296 hp I4 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower250 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower296 hp @ 4000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway21 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity6 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.8 cu ft | Cargo Space15.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight4374 lbs | Curb Weight4550 lbs |
Height69.9 in | Height77.7 in |
Length195.0 in | Length180.4 in |
Width84.3 in | Width82.9 in |
Wheelbase117.5 in | Wheelbase101.9 in |
Maximum Payload1631 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity4000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity7716 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $49,000 | $48,700 |
Average price | $48,536 | $78,587 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.7 | 4.7 |
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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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. | Over seven decades in the car business, Land Rover has shifted from making utilitarian vehicles prized by farmers, explorers, and soldiers to making luxury vehicles prized by wealthy suburbanites. The 2022 Land Rover Defender aims to bridge the gap between Land Rover’s past and present. As other Land Rover models got more luxurious, the original Defender carried on as a rugged, basic off-roader. While Land Rover stopped selling the old school Defender in North America during the 1990s, it remained in production for other markets until 2016. By that time, Land Rover was already planning a clean-sheet redesign that brought the Defender back to North America for the 2020 model year. The new Land Rover Defender contrasts the automaker’s other models, like the Discovery and Range Rover, with an emphasis on ruggedness. It’s still bigger and cushier than the original Defender, but less fancy than its sibling models. And like the original Defender, the new model is available in two-door 90 and four-door 110 body styles. A three-row, eight-seat Land Rover Defender 130 body style is also on the way for the 2023 model year. Meanwhile, changes for the 2022 model year include a new optional 11.4-inch touchscreen, standard wireless phone charging, and an expansion of trim levels. The Defender 90 gets a new X-Dynamic SE trim, and a new V8 powertrain option debuts for both the 90 and Defender 110. Shared with other Jaguar Land Rover products, the supercharged 5.0-litre V8 provides a serious boost in performance. We sampled it in a Defender 90 for this review. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 250 hp I4 | 2.0L 296 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 6 |
Horsepower | 250 hp @ 5500 rpm | 296 hp @ 4000 rpm |
MPG City | 21 | 18 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 21 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 250 hp I4 | 2.0L 296 hp I4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | 250 hp @ 5500 rpm | 296 hp @ 4000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 18 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 21 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 6 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.8 cu ft | 15.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4374 lbs | 4550 lbs |
Height | 69.9 in | 77.7 in |
Length | 195.0 in | 180.4 in |
Width | 84.3 in | 82.9 in |
Wheelbase | 117.5 in | 101.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 1631 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 4000 lbs | 7716 lbs |
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