Land Rover Discovery vs Volvo XC90
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Volvo XC90
Overview
| Spec | Land Rover DiscoveryP300 S | Volvo XC90B5 Core |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | P300 S | B5 Core |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | four wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | mild hybrid |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Land Rover DiscoveryP300 S | Volvo XC90B5 Core |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60,200 (best) | $61,050 |
| Lowest listing price | $15,990 | $14,950 (best) |
| Median listing price | $63,578 | $63,152 (best) |
| Highest listing price | $88,836 | $76,972 (best) |
| For sale now | 44 | 99 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Land Rover DiscoveryP300 S | Volvo XC90B5 Core |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 MPG | 24 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 19 MPG | 22 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 24 MPG | 27 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 23.8 gal (best) | 18.8 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Land Rover DiscoveryP300 S | Volvo XC90B5 Core |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 296 hp (best) | 247 hp |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft (best) | 266 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2 L | 2 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Land Rover DiscoveryP300 S | Volvo XC90B5 Core |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 70.5 cu ft | 85.7 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 5,952 lbs (best) | 5,000 lbs |
| Curb weight | 4,845 lbs | 4,613 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in | 8.8 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 115.1 in | 117.5 in (best) |
| Length | 195.1 in (best) | 195 in |
| Height | 74.3 in (best) | 69.9 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Land Rover DiscoveryP300 S | Volvo XC90B5 Core |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side pole | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 | None reported (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Land Rover Discovery | Volvo XC90 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | P300 S $60,200 MSRP(Currently comparing) | B5 Core $61,050 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | P300 Dynamic SE $64,600 MSRP | B5 Plus $65,050 MSRP |
| 3 | P360 Gemini Edition $70,800 MSRP | B5 Plus $65,550 MSRP |
| 4 | P360 Tempest Edition $83,500 MSRP | B6 Core $66,150 MSRP |
| 5 | — | B6 Plus $68,800 MSRP |
| 6 | — | B6 Plus $69,300 MSRP |
| 7 | — | B5 Ultra $69,650 MSRP |
| 8 | — | B5 Ultra $70,150 MSRP |
| 9 | — | B6 Ultra $73,350 MSRP |
| 10 | — | B6 Ultra $73,850 MSRP |
| 11 | — | B6 Ultra Dark $73,350 MSRP |
| 12 | — | B6 Ultra Dark $73,850 MSRP |
| 13 | — | T8 Core $76,200 MSRP |
| 14 | — | T8 Plus $78,850 MSRP |
| 15 | — | T8 Plus $79,350 MSRP |
| 16 | — | T8 Ultra $83,400 MSRP |
| 17 | — | T8 Ultra $83,900 MSRP |
| 18 | — | T8 Ultra Dark $83,400 MSRP |
| 19 | — | T8 Ultra Dark $83,900 MSRP |
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Land Rover Discovery vs Volvo XC90 FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 Land Rover Discovery or 2026 Volvo XC90?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Land Rover Discovery vs 2026 Volvo XC90 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2026 Land Rover Discovery or 2026 Volvo XC90?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Land Rover Discovery starts lower at $60,200. Live Land Rover Discovery listings start at $15,990. Live Volvo XC90 listings start at $14,950.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Land Rover Discovery or 2026 Volvo XC90?
- The 2026 Land Rover Discovery leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (60,200).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Land Rover Discovery or 2026 Volvo XC90?
- The 2026 Volvo XC90 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (27).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2026 Land Rover Discovery or 2026 Volvo XC90?
- The 2026 Volvo XC90 leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (33).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 Land Rover Discovery or 2026 Volvo XC90?
- The 2026 Volvo XC90 leads on horsepower in this comparison (455).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Land Rover Discovery or 2026 Volvo XC90?
- The 2026 Land Rover Discovery leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (8,200).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Land Rover Discovery vs 2026 Volvo XC90?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Volvo XC90 (5/5 NHTSA overall).