2021 Volvo XC90
8 trims · 14 configurations · SUV
Starting MSRP
$49,000 – $70,250
Key specifications
NHTSA safety
5 / 5 overall
Source: NHTSA
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Purchase information
Based on T5 Momentum
Total price (T5 Momentum MSRP)
$49,000
Typical monthly
$970/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-12). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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T5 Momentum
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $49,000 – $51,500
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 21/30
- Horsepower
- 250 hp
- Torque
- 258 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 7
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 85.7
- Max towing
- —
T5 R-Design
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $55,600 – $58,100
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 21/30
- Horsepower
- 250 hp
- Torque
- 258 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 7
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 85.7
- Max towing
- —
T6 Momentum
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $56,950 – $57,450
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 19/28
- Horsepower
- 316 hp
- Torque
- 295 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 7
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 85.7
- Max towing
- —
T6 R-Design
- MSRP
- $62,650
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 19/28
- Horsepower
- 316 hp
- Torque
- 295 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 7
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 85.7
- Max towing
- —
T6 Inscription
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $63,250 – $63,750
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 19/28
- Horsepower
- 316 hp
- Torque
- 295 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 7
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 85.7
- Max towing
- —
Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription Expression
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $63,450 – $63,950
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 26/28
- Horsepower
- 400 hp
- Torque
- 472 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 plug-in hybrid
- Seating
- 7
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 85.7
- Max towing
- —
Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 R-Design
- MSRP
- $69,150
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 26/28
- Horsepower
- 400 hp
- Torque
- 472 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 plug-in hybrid
- Seating
- 7
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 85.7
- Max towing
- —
Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $69,750 – $70,250
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 26/28
- Horsepower
- 400 hp
- Torque
- 472 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 plug-in hybrid
- Seating
- 7
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 85.7
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | T5 Momentum2 configurations | T5 R-Design2 configurations | T6 Momentum2 configurations | T6 R-Design | T6 Inscription2 configurations | Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription Expression2 configurations | Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 R-Design | Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription2 configurations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49,000 – $51,500 | $55,600 – $58,100 | $56,950 – $57,450 | $62,650 | $63,250 – $63,750 | $63,450 – $63,950 | $69,150 | $69,750 – $70,250 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 21/30 | 21/30 | 19/28 | 19/28 | 19/28 | 26/28 | 26/28 | 26/28 |
| Horsepower | 250 hp | 250 hp | 316 hp | 316 hp | 316 hp | 400 hp | 400 hp | 400 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 472 lb-ft | 472 lb-ft | 472 lb-ft |
| Engine | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 plug-in hybrid | 2L I4 plug-in hybrid | 2L I4 plug-in hybrid |
| Seating | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 85.7 | 85.7 | 85.7 | 85.7 | 85.7 | 85.7 | 85.7 | 85.7 |
| Max towing | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- T5 MomentumgasT5 R-DesigngasT6 MomentumgasT6 R-DesigngasT6 InscriptiongasRecharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription Expressionplug-in hybridRecharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 R-Designplug-in hybridRecharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscriptionplug-in hybrid
- Fuel type
- T5 Momentumpremium unleaded (recommended)T5 R-Designpremium unleaded (recommended)T6 Momentumpremium unleaded (required)T6 R-Designpremium unleaded (required)T6 Inscriptionpremium unleaded (required)Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription Expressionpremium unleaded (recommended)Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 R-Designpremium unleaded (recommended)Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscriptionpremium unleaded (recommended)
- Cylinders
- T5 MomentumI4T5 R-DesignI4T6 MomentumI4T6 R-DesignI4T6 InscriptionI4Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription ExpressionI4Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 R-DesignI4Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 InscriptionI4
- Displacement
- T5 Momentum2 LT5 R-Design2 LT6 Momentum2 LT6 R-Design2 LT6 Inscription2 LRecharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription Expression2 LRecharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 R-Design2 LRecharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription2 L
- Horsepower
- T5 Momentum250 hpT5 R-Design250 hpT6 Momentum316 hpT6 R-Design316 hpT6 Inscription316 hpRecharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription Expression400 hpRecharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 R-Design400 hpRecharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription400 hp
- Torque
- T5 Momentum258 lb-ftT5 R-Design258 lb-ftT6 Momentum295 lb-ftT6 R-Design295 lb-ftT6 Inscription295 lb-ftRecharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription Expression472 lb-ftRecharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 R-Design472 lb-ftRecharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription472 lb-ft
- Transmission
- T5 Momentum8-speed automaticT5 R-Design8-speed automaticT6 Momentum8-speed automaticT6 R-Design8-speed automaticT6 Inscription8-speed automaticRecharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription Expression8-speed automaticRecharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 R-Design8-speed automaticRecharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription8-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- T5 Momentumfront wheel driveT5 R-Designfront wheel driveT6 Momentumall wheel driveT6 R-Designall wheel driveT6 Inscriptionall wheel driveRecharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription Expressionall wheel driveRecharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 R-Designall wheel driveRecharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscriptionall wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- T5 MomentumSUVT5 R-DesignSUVT6 MomentumSUVT6 R-DesignSUVT6 InscriptionSUVRecharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription ExpressionSUVRecharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 R-DesignSUVRecharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 InscriptionSUV
- Doors
- T5 Momentum5T5 R-Design5T6 Momentum5T6 R-Design5T6 Inscription5Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription Expression5Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 R-Design5Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription5
- Seating
- T5 Momentum7T5 R-Design7T6 Momentum7T6 R-Design7T6 Inscription7Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription Expression7Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 R-Design7Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription7
- Length
- T5 Momentum195 inT5 R-Design195 inT6 Momentum195 inT6 R-Design195 inT6 Inscription195 inRecharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription Expression195 inRecharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 R-Design195 inRecharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription195 in
- Height
- T5 Momentum69.9 inT5 R-Design69.9 inT6 Momentum69.9 inT6 R-Design69.9 inT6 Inscription69.9 inRecharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription Expression69.9 inRecharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 R-Design69.9 inRecharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription69.9 in
- Wheelbase
- T5 Momentum117.5 inT5 R-Design117.5 inT6 Momentum117.5 inT6 R-Design117.5 inT6 Inscription117.5 inRecharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription Expression117.5 inRecharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 R-Design117.5 inRecharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription117.5 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- T5 Momentum41.8 cu ftT5 R-Design41.8 cu ftT6 Momentum15.8 cu ftT6 R-Design15.8 cu ftT6 Inscription15.8 cu ftRecharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription Expression15.8 cu ftRecharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 R-Design15.8 cu ftRecharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription15.8 cu ft
- Max cargo capacity
- T5 Momentum85.7 cu ftT5 R-Design85.7 cu ftT6 Momentum85.7 cu ftT6 R-Design85.7 cu ftT6 Inscription85.7 cu ftRecharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription Expression85.7 cu ftRecharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 R-Design85.7 cu ftRecharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription85.7 cu ft
- Curb weight
- T5 Momentum4,374 lbsT5 R-Design4,374 lbsT6 Momentum4,555 lbsT6 R-Design4,555 lbsT6 Inscription4,555 lbsRecharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription Expression5,099 lbsRecharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 R-Design5,105 lbsRecharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription5,099 lbs
- Fuel tank
- T5 Momentum18.8 galT5 R-Design18.8 galT6 Momentum18.8 galT6 R-Design18.8 galT6 Inscription18.8 galRecharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription Expression18.5 galRecharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 R-Design18.5 galRecharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription18.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- T5 Momentum25T5 R-Design25T6 Momentum22T6 R-Design22T6 Inscription22Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription Expression27Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 R-Design27Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription27
- City MPG
- T5 Momentum21T5 R-Design21T6 Momentum19T6 R-Design19T6 Inscription19Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription Expression26Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 R-Design26Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription26
- Highway MPG
- T5 Momentum30T5 R-Design30T6 Momentum28T6 R-Design28T6 Inscription28Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription Expression28Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 R-Design28Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription28
- Combined MPGe
- T5 Momentum—T5 R-Design—T6 Momentum—T6 R-Design—T6 Inscription—Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription Expression55Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 R-Design55Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription55
- Electric range
- T5 Momentum—T5 R-Design—T6 Momentum—T6 R-Design—T6 Inscription—Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription Expression18 miRecharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 R-Design18 miRecharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription18 mi
- Charge time (240V)
- T5 Momentum—T5 R-Design—T6 Momentum—T6 R-Design—T6 Inscription—Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription Expression3 hrRecharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 R-Design3 hrRecharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription3 hr
| Spec | T5 Momentum | T5 R-Design | T6 Momentum | T6 R-Design | T6 Inscription | Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription Expression | Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 R-Design | Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | ||||||||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | plug-in hybrid | plug-in hybrid | plug-in hybrid |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 |
| Displacement | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 250 hp | 250 hp | 316 hp | 316 hp | 316 hp | 400 hp | 400 hp | 400 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 472 lb-ft | 472 lb-ft | 472 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Dimensions | ||||||||
| Body type | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV |
| Doors | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Seating | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Length | 195 in | 195 in | 195 in | 195 in | 195 in | 195 in | 195 in | 195 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 69.9 in | 69.9 in | 69.9 in | 69.9 in | 69.9 in | 69.9 in | 69.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.5 in | 117.5 in | 117.5 in | 117.5 in | 117.5 in | 117.5 in | 117.5 in | 117.5 in |
| Capacity & weight | ||||||||
| Cargo capacity | 41.8 cu ft | 41.8 cu ft | 15.8 cu ft | 15.8 cu ft | 15.8 cu ft | 15.8 cu ft | 15.8 cu ft | 15.8 cu ft |
| Max cargo capacity | 85.7 cu ft | 85.7 cu ft | 85.7 cu ft | 85.7 cu ft | 85.7 cu ft | 85.7 cu ft | 85.7 cu ft | 85.7 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 4,374 lbs | 4,374 lbs | 4,555 lbs | 4,555 lbs | 4,555 lbs | 5,099 lbs | 5,105 lbs | 5,099 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 18.8 gal | 18.8 gal | 18.8 gal | 18.8 gal | 18.8 gal | 18.5 gal | 18.5 gal | 18.5 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | ||||||||
| Combined MPG | 25 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| City MPG | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Highway MPG | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Combined MPGe | — | — | — | — | — | 55 | 55 | 55 |
| Electric range | — | — | — | — | — | 18 mi | 18 mi | 18 mi |
| Charge time (240V) | — | — | — | — | — | 3 hr | 3 hr | 3 hr |