2025 Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs 2026 Volvo V90 Cross Country

$61,500 · Crossover

$66,900 · Crossover

Comparison Overview

The 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Velar captivates with its stunning, sleek silhouette, offering sophisticated style right off the line starting at $61,500. Conversely, the 2026 Volvo V90 Cross Country immediately appeals to performance seekers, boasting a robust 295 hp—a significant 48 hp advantage over the Velar’s 247 hp. While the Velar leans into pure aesthetic design with a shorter length of 188.9 inches, the Volvo counters with superior output and efficiency, achieving a slightly better 25 MPG combined compared to the Velar's 23 MPG. The V90 Cross Country also generates 310 lb-ft of torque, significantly more pulling power than the Velar's 269 lb-ft. Even with the higher MSRP of $66,900, the Volvo packs a more spirited punch under the hood for those prioritizing measurable performance gains across the AWD platform.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2025 Land Rover Range Rover Velar

The Velar is the more compact vehicle at 188.9 inches long, making navigation and parking slightly easier in urban environments.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2026 Volvo V90 Cross Country

The Volvo V90 Cross Country is longer overall at 195.2 inches and likely offers greater rear seat comfort and a more cavernous cabin experience.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2026 Volvo V90 Cross Country

The V90 Cross Country provides substantially higher output with 295 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque, promising a more engaging drive.

💰 Best Value

2025 Land Rover Range Rover Velar

The Range Rover Velar undercuts the Volvo by $5,400, offering luxury presence for a significantly lower entry price.

Choose the Land Rover Range Rover Velar if...

Your budget priority requires saving $5,400 compared to the Volvo's $66,900 price point.
You prefer the slightly more restrained exterior footprint, measuring 188.9 inches in length.
Your driving priorities lean more towards aesthetic design elegance than absolute horsepower figures.

Choose the Volvo V90 Cross Country if...

You demand the higher performance metrics, including 295 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque.
Maximizing fuel efficiency is important, as the V90 achieves 29 MPG highway versus the Velar's 26 MPG.
You desire the slightly superior utility provided by the longer 195.2-inch wheelbase and higher torque figures.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	Land Rover Range Rover Velar	Volvo V90 Cross Country
Length	188.9"	195.2"
Width	-	73.9"
Height	66.3"	60.7"
Wheelbase	113.0"	115.8"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	Land Rover	Volvo
Blind Spot Monitor	✓	✓
Lane Keeping Assist System	✓	✓
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	✓	✓
Pre-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Post-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	✓
Front Head Airbags	✓	✓
Rear Head Airbags	✓	✓
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation	✓	✓
Electronic Stability Control	✓	✓
Traction Control System	✓	✓
LATCH System	✓	✓
Rear Door Child Safety Locks	✓	✓
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)	4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	—
Brake Preparation System	✓	✓
Brake Assist	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	✓	✓
Automatic Headlights	✓	✓
Headlight Delay-Off	✓	✓
LED Headlights	✓	✓
Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓
Front Headrests	2	2
Front Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	—
Rear Headrests	3	3
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	—
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	✓	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	✓	✓
Engine Immobilizer	✓	—
Lane Departure Warning	—	✓
Driver Attention Alert	—	✓
Rear Solid Disc Brakes	—	✓
Adaptive Headlights	—	✓
Cornering Lights	—	✓
Front Fog Lights	—	✓
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	—	✓
Front Fixed Headrests	—	✓
Rear Folding Headrests	—	✓

Engine

Feature	Land Rover	Volvo
Base Engine Displacement	2.0 L	2.0 L
Number of Cylinders	inline 4	inline 4
Base Engine Type	gas	mild hybrid
Horsepower	247 hp @ 5000 rpm	295 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque	269 lb-ft @ 1300 rpm	310 lb-ft @ 2100 rpm
Number of Valves	16	16
Camshaft Type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	✓	✓

Drive Train

Feature	Land Rover	Volvo
Transmission Type	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain Type	all wheel drive	all wheel drive
Transfer Case Gearing	Electronic Single-Speed	—
Hill Descent Control	✓	✓

Fuel

Feature	Land Rover	Volvo
Fuel Type	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (required)
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	22/26 MPG	22/29 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	23 MPG	25 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	475.2/561.6 mi.	349.8/461.1 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	21.6 gal.	15.9 gal.

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	Land Rover	Volvo
Push Button Start	✓	✓
Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	✓	—
Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	—
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Electric Power Steering	✓	✓
Rear View Camera	✓	✓
Front Parking Sensors	✓	✓
Rear Parking Sensors	✓	—
Wireless Charging Pad	✓	—
Adaptive Cruise Control	✓	✓
Universal Remote Transmitter	✓	✓
Front Cupholders	✓	✓
Rear Cupholders	✓	✓
Front Door Pockets	✓	✓
Rear Door Pockets	✓	✓
Front Seatback Storage	✓	✓
Leather Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Simulated Alloy Trim on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Heated Steering Wheel	✓	—
Dual Zone Climate Control	✓	—
Rear Ventilation Ducts	✓	—
Dual Vanity Mirrors	✓	✓
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	✓	✓
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	—	✓
Front View Camera	—	✓
Side View Camera	—	✓
Rear Parking Sensors with Side Sensing	—	✓
Four Zone Climate Control	—	✓
Rear Ventilation Ducts with Fan Control	—	✓
Interior Air Filtration	—	✓
Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	Land Rover	Volvo
Infotainment Display	11.4 in	9.0 in
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Meridian Speakers	✓	—
Stereo Power	400W	600W
Speaker System	11	14
Subwoofer Count	1	1
Android Auto (Wireless)	✓	—
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	✓	—
USB Port	✓	✓
USB Port with External Media Control	✓	✓
Satellite Radio	With Real Time Traffic	✓
Satellite Radio Trial Period	3 months	3 months
Premium Speaker Brand	—	Harman/Kardon
Apple CarPlay (Wired)	—	✓

Power Feature

Feature	Land Rover	Volvo
One-Touch Power Windows	4	4
Moonroof Type	1st Row Power Glass Extended	1st Row Power Glass Extended
Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓
Reverse Tilt Dual Mirrors	—	✓

Frontseats

Feature	Land Rover	Volvo
Front Head Room	38.2 in.	38.7 in.
Front Leg Room	40.3 in.	42.2 in.
Seat Material: Leather	✓	—
Front Seat Type: Bucket	✓	✓
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	8-way	10-way
Driver Seat Manual Adjustments	2-way	—
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Driver Seat Memory Settings	3	2
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	8-way	10-way
Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments	2-way	—
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Passenger Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Driver Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Passenger Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Front Shoulder Room	—	57.5 in.
Front Hip Room	—	56.4 in.
Seat Material: Premium Leather	—	✓
Driver Seat Thigh Extension	—	✓
Passenger Seat Thigh Extension	—	✓
Passenger Seat Memory Settings	—	2
Driver Seat Ventilation	—	✓
Passenger Seat Ventilation	—	✓

Rearseats

Feature	Land Rover	Volvo
Rear Head Room	38.0 in.	38.0 in.
Rear Leg Room	37.2 in.	35.9 in.
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	✓
Folding Center Armrest	✓	—
Rear Shoulder Room	—	55.9 in.
Rear Hip Room	—	55.7 in.
Folding Rear Seat Feature	—	✓
Pass-Thru Center Armrest	—	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	Land Rover	Volvo
Wheel Material	Alloy	—
Wheel Diameter	19 in	—
Tire Type	All Season	All Season
Spare Tire Type	Temporary	Temporary
Spare Tire Location	Inside Mounted	Inside Mounted
Wheel Finish	—	Painted Alloy
Wheel Size	—	19 x 7.5 in
Tire Size	—	235/50R19

Suspension

Feature	Land Rover	Volvo
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension	✓	✓
Front Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓
Rear Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓

Warranty

Feature	Land Rover	Volvo
Basic Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	6 yr./ unlimited mi.	12 yr./ unlimited mi.
Roadside Assistance	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ unlimited mi.
Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance	—	2 yr./ 20000 mi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Velar and 2026 Volvo V90 Cross Country.

What is the primary performance difference between the 2025 Velar and the 2026 V90 Cross Country?

The 2026 Volvo V90 Cross Country is significantly more powerful, delivering 295 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque compared to the Velar's 247 hp and 269 lb-ft of torque. This 48 hp difference means the Volvo is inherently quicker off the line.

How do the cargo capacities compare between these two AWD vehicles?

The provided specifications only list the 2025 Range Rover Velar’s cargo capacity at 30.9 cu ft. Specific cargo metrics for the 2026 Volvo V90 Cross Country were not detailed, although its longer exterior length might suggest greater overall volume.

Which vehicle offers better fuel economy for highway driving?

The 2026 Volvo V90 Cross Country has a distinct advantage in highway efficiency, rated at 29 MPG, whereas the 2025 Range Rover Velar achieves 26 MPG on the highway.

Is the Velar substantially cheaper than the V90 Cross Country?

Yes, the Velar provides a notable cost saving; its MSRP of $61,500 is $5,400 less expensive than the Volvo's $66,900 starting price.

Do both vehicles require premium fuel?

Both models specify the use of premium gasoline, but with a slight distinction: the Velar recommends it, while the V90 Cross Country requires premium unleaded.

How do their exterior dimensions impact maneuverability?

The Velar is notably shorter in length at 188.9 inches compared to the V90's 195.2 inches, which could give the Velar a slight edge in tight parking situations.