2022 Land Rover Defender vs 2023 Volvo XC90
Overview | |
MSRP$48,700 | MSRP$56,000 |
Average price$78,587 | Average price$67,365 |
Listings12 | Listings12 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
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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. | |
2023 Volvo XC90 Reviews SummaryIn sophisticated circles, the Volvo XC90 can feel like an old friend. Its design has evolved subtly over the past twenty years, making it recognizable without looking old. For 2023, the XC90’s powertrains have evolved, too. Out with the T5 and T6 engines, in with the B5 and B6 mild-hybrid powertrains. Finally, Google lovers will absolutely want to investigate the new XC90’s forward-thinking infotainment technology. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 296 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 247 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity6 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower296 hp @ 4000 rpm | Horsepower247 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City18 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway21 | MPG Highway28 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 296 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 247 hp I4 |
Torque295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower296 hp @ 4000 rpm | Horsepower247 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City18 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway21 | MPG Highway28 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity6 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.6 cu ft | Cargo Space15.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight4550 lbs | Curb Weight4589 lbs |
Height77.7 in | Height69.9 in |
Length180.4 in | Length195.0 in |
Width82.9 in | Width84.3 in |
Wheelbase101.9 in | Wheelbase117.5 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1210 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity7716 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity4000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $48,700 | $56,000 |
Average price | $78,587 | $67,365 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.7 | 5.0 |
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | 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. | In sophisticated circles, the Volvo XC90 can feel like an old friend. Its design has evolved subtly over the past twenty years, making it recognizable without looking old. For 2023, the XC90’s powertrains have evolved, too. Out with the T5 and T6 engines, in with the B5 and B6 mild-hybrid powertrains. Finally, Google lovers will absolutely want to investigate the new XC90’s forward-thinking infotainment technology. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 296 hp I4 | 2.0L 247 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 6 | 7 |
Horsepower | 296 hp @ 4000 rpm | 247 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 18 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 21 | 28 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 296 hp I4 | 2.0L 247 hp I4 |
Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | 296 hp @ 4000 rpm | 247 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 18 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 21 | 28 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 6 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.6 cu ft | 15.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4550 lbs | 4589 lbs |
Height | 77.7 in | 69.9 in |
Length | 180.4 in | 195.0 in |
Width | 82.9 in | 84.3 in |
Wheelbase | 101.9 in | 117.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1210 lbs | |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 7716 lbs | 4000 lbs |
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