Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Premium SUV
Production years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
By 1992 Ford already took control over the Swedish carmaker Volvo and pushed forward to launch the new SUV range, the XC90.
When it appeared on the market, the XC90 made the BMW X5 and the Mercedes-Benz ML-Class look odd. Its rugged appearance and seven-seat interior were far superior to what its main competitors had to offer. Moreover, Volvo's reputation for safety transformed the Swedish SUV into a school-run favorite by moms and dads worldwide, especially in the U.S. Volvo built it on a platform developed by Swedish engineers.
Its look was a mix of big and rounded shapes. Its front fascia resembled the glorious PV544 model but with horizontal headlights instead of round ones. The tall greenhouse ensured impressive all-around visibility while at the back, the car featured broader shoulders over the wheel-arches, also known as "Volvo's shoulders." At the back, the tall taillights were part of the Volvo safety package. They were protected against minor bumps and visible from far behind the vehicle.
Inside, the XC90 featured a car-like interior mixed with an MPV dose. Its three-row seats allowed up to seven passengers inside, although the last row was mainly for children. Its middle seats were folding and could slide independently, one from another.
Volvo installed a range of gasoline and turbo-diesel engines ranged between 163 hp and 315 hp under the XC90's hood. Apart from the 4.4-liter V-8, which Yamaha supplied, the rest of the powerplants were developed by Volvo.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L T 5AT AWD (210 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L5 |
Displacement: | 2521 cm3 |
Power: | 154 KW @ 5000 RPM 209 HP @ 5000 RPM 207 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 236 lb-ft @ 1500-4500 RPM 320 Nm @ 1500-4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19 gallons (71.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/65R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189 in (4801 mm) |
Width: | 74.8 in (1900 mm) |
Height: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.2/63.8 in (1,631/1,621 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.6 in (2860 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.6 in (218 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.8 cuFT (249 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4460 lbs (2023 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5952.5 lbs (2700 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 11.8 mpg US (19.9 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L T 5MT AWD (210 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L5 |
Displacement: | 2521 cm3 |
Power: | 154 KW @ 5000 RPM 209 HP @ 5000 RPM 207 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 236 lb-ft @ 1500-4500 RPM 320 Nm @ 1500-4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19 gallons (71.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/65R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189 in (4801 mm) |
Width: | 74.8 in (1900 mm) |
Height: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.2/63.8 in (1,631/1,621 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.6 in (2860 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.6 in (218 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.8 cuFT (249 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4376 lbs (1985 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5776 lbs (2620 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14.6 mpg US (16.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 266 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.9L T6 4AT AWD (272 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2922 cm3 |
Power: | 200 KW @ 5000 RPM 272 HP @ 5000 RPM 268 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 280 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM 380 Nm @ 1800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19 gallons (71.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130.5 mph (210 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Automatic, 4 Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/65R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189 in (4801 mm) |
Width: | 74.8 in (1900 mm) |
Height: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.2/63.8 in (1,631/1,621 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.6 in (2860 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.6 in (218 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.8 cuFT (249 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4609.9 lbs (2091 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6084.8 lbs (2760 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 12.7 mpg US (18.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 18.5 mpg US (12.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 309 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.4L V8 6AT AWD (315 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4414 cm3 |
Power: | 232 KW @ 5850 RPM 315 HP @ 5850 RPM 311 BHP @ 5850 RPM |
Torque: | 325 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM 441 Nm @ 3900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Port fuel injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19 gallons (71.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130.5 mph (210 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/60R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189 in (4801 mm) |
Width: | 74.8 in (1900 mm) |
Height: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.2/63.8 in (1,631/1,621 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.6 in (2860 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.6 in (218 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.8 cuFT (249 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4634 lbs (2102 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6107 lbs (2770 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 11.8 mpg US (19.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 322 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L D5 5AT AWD (163 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L5 |
Displacement: | 2401 cm3 |
Power: | 120 KW @ 4000 RPM 163 HP @ 4000 RPM 161 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 251 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 340 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 19 gallons (71.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/65R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.9 in (4798 mm) |
Width: | 74.4 in (1890 mm) |
Height: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.3/63.9 in (1,633/1,623 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.6 in (2860 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.6 in (218 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.8 cuFT (249 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4462.2 lbs (2024 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6029.6 lbs (2735 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 239 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L D5 6MT AWD (185 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L5 |
Displacement: | 2401 cm3 |
Power: | 136 KW @ 4000 RPM 185 HP @ 4000 RPM 182 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 295 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 400 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 19 gallons (71.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121.2 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/65R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189 in (4801 mm) |
Width: | 74.8 in (1900 mm) |
Height: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.2/63.8 in (1,631/1,621 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.6 in (2860 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.6 in (218 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.8 cuFT (249 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4448.9 lbs (2018 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6040.7 lbs (2740 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 219 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L D5 AWD 6MT (163 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L5 |
Displacement: | 2401 cm3 |
Power: | 120 KW @ - RPM 163 HP @ - RPM 161 BHP @ - RPM |
Torque: | 251 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 340 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 19 gallons (71.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118.1 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Manual, 6 Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/65R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189 in (4801 mm) |
Width: | 74.8 in (1900 mm) |
Height: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.2/63.8 in (1,631/1,621 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.6 in (2860 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.6 in (218 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.8 cuFT (249 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4568 lbs (2072 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5996.6 lbs (2720 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 217 g/km |