The Volvo V90 wagon serves as a premier luxury option for those who don't want to buy a flashy three-row SUV. Compared to other wagons, the V90 doesn't offer as much cargo space but it takes care of its occupants by offering class-leading comfort. The seats are magnificent and the interior feels airy.
Hesitant transmission (when you mash the gas pedal a little too hard)
What's New?
No major changes from its predecessor
Features
vehicle bio
base price
$51450
bodystyle
4dr Wagon
passenger capacity
5
drivetrain
FWD
engine type
displacement
120 cu.in.
horsepower
250 hp @ 5500 rpm
torque
258 lbs.-ft @ 1500 rpm
transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
chassis
frame type
Scalable Product Architecture
suspension front
Independent front double wishbone suspension w/heavy-duty anti-roll bar
suspension rear
Independent rear multi-link suspension w/heavy-duty anti-roll bar
brake rotors (f/r)
64.1/64.1
dimensions
wheelbase
115.8 in.
length
194.3 in.
width
74.6 in.
height
58.1 in.
curb weight
3897 lbs.
ground clearance
6 in.
capacity
passenger volume
98 cu ft.
cargo volume
53.9 cu ft.
towing capacity
2000 lbs.
performance
zero to 60 mph
7.6 sec.
fuel economy
city/combined/highway
23/27/35 mpg
highway range
507.5 mi.
warranty
basic warranty
4 yr. / 50000 mi.
drivetrain warranty
4 yr. / 50000 mi.
powertrain warranty
48 months. / 50000
corrosion warranty
12 yr. / unlimited
roadside assistance
4 yr. / Unlimited
Pictures
exterior
interior
Colors and Styles
Black Metallic
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The main attractions of Volvo V90 are its state-of-the-art systems: a semi autonomous drive mode and a snappy infotainment system. But when it comes to driving manners, the V90 might disappoint you a bit. The V90 is better known for its hushed manners, so don’t expect some great action as you pin the throttle to the floor.
The V90 carries a signature Scandinavian design. It doesn’t brag to be a “performance crossover”. The V90 wagon competes against the likes of Audi Allroad, Mercedes Benz E450 and Subaru Outback.
2020 Volvo V90 Angular Front View
2020 Volvo V90 Angular Rear View
8.0/10 Features
7.5/10 Engine and Performance
7.7/10 Interior
8.0/10 Exterior
2020 Volvo V90 Features
8.0/10
2020 Volvo V90 is offered in 4 trim levels. Even the base R-Design model is equipped with the quintessential luxury materials. The higher-spec Inscription brings in goodies that are meant to spoil you with comfort and convenience. AWD is available in both these trims when equipped with the AWD system, the V90 wagon is tuned to produce 316 hp (66 hp more).
Trim
T5 R-Design
T5 Inscription
T6 R-Design
T6 Inscription
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
AWD
AWD
MSRP
$51,450
$53,450
$57,450
$36,795
Key Features
Includes these key features:
Includes T5 R-Design key features and adds:
Includes T5 R-Design features and adds:
Includes T5 Inscription features and adds:
Harman/Kardon Premium Brand Speakers plus 14 Speakers
Heated Steering Wheel
2.0 Liter Twin charged engine
2.0 Liter Twin charged engine
Keyless Ignition
Bucket Front Seats
316 hp
316 hp
Four Zone Climate Control
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Rear View Camera
Premium Leather
Interior Air Filtration
8 -Way Power Driver/Passenger Seat
Heated Windscreen
Ventilated Driver/ Passenger Seat
We Recommend
If you are going to use the V90 wagon in town, stick to the FWD models. The T5 Inscription trim comes loaded with all the features that you would appreciate in the luxury wagon of this class. For folks who need to drive in the snow a lot, we would suggest the AWD models for better traction.
2020 Volvo V90 Engine and Performance
7.5/10
A turbo- and supercharged four-cylinder sounds complicated, but Volvo's runs effortlessly on the road. It reacts quickly when you hit the gas and delivers strong power at low engine speeds. The V90 has no problem merging onto the freeway or making a pass. It exhibited respectable acceleration during testing.-Edmunds
Engine and Transmission
The Volvo V90 comes with two engine options T5 and T6. The T5 trims are offered in FWD configuration. The V90, when in T5 guise produces 250-hp from its turbocharged 2.0-liter and comes mated to a standard 8-speed automatic transmission. In the T6 guise, AWD is standard and the engine is twin-charged (turbocharged and supercharged) to produce 316 hp.
Under the long hood, the V90's 2.0-liter maintains very hushed manners. This inline-four engine isn't designed to offer a rewarding driving experience but offers something more refinement throughout the engine's power band. The engine boasts off compact packaging and a lower center of gravity.
For those of you, not satisfied with the T5 engine's output. A big wagon like V90 feels more at home with the twin-charged engine that produces 316 hp. The additional power makes merging and passing easier than before.
Models
Volvo V90 T5 R-Design Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Audi Allroad 2.0 TFSI Premium S Tronic
Volvo V60 T5 Momentum
Mercedes-Benz E450 4Matic
MSRP
$52,445
$27,320
$37,400
$39,895
$64,200
Engine
2.0L i4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded
2.5L flat4 Regular Unleaded
2.0L i4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded
2.0L i4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded
3.0L V6 Biturbo
Transmission
8 Speed automatic
Continuously variable automatic
7 Speed S Tronic
8 Speed automatic
9-Speed Automatic
Horsepower
250 hp@ 5500rpm
175 hp@ 5800rpm
248 hp@ 5,000-6,000 rpm
250 hp@ 5500rpm
362 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque
258 ft-lbs@ 1500rpm
174 ft-lbs@ 4000rpm
273 ft-lbs@ 1,600-4,500 rpm
258 ft-lbs@ 1500rpm
369 lb-ft @1,800 4,500 rpm
In comparison to the V90 R-Design competitors, the V90 has a decent power output. The Mercedes-Benz steals the show with a vigorous 3.0 L V6 engine that produces a whopping 362 hp. But, comparing the Inscription model with 315 hp, the V90 seems to be in the competition, leaving out the Audi A4 All road Premium and the Subaru Outback behind.
Acceleration
Let's face it, the Volvo V90 was never meant to burn rear tires and smash the quarter-mile time that your neighbor with muscle car posted at the dragstrip. The V90's engine has enough steam to take care of your daily driving requirements. Should you require more pony power, then the T6 version is your key to a slightly faster Volvo.
Be prepared for some sloppy work from the 8-speed automatic. It doesn't like to be stressed. As long as you want to cruise comfortably, the V90 will comply with all your wishes. And if you are in the habit of mashing the pedal to the metal then your money would be better spent with the Mercedes E Class wagon.
Models
Volvo V90 T5 R-Design Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Audi Allroad 2.0 TFSI Premium S Tronic
Volvo V60 T5 Momentum
Mercedes-Benz E450 4Matic
0-60 MPH
N/A
9.5 sec
5.9 sec
6.9 sec
5.1 sec
Quarter mile
N/A
17.4 sec
N/A
15.3 sec
N/A sec
Engine
2.0L i4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded
2.5L flat4 Regular Unleaded
2.0L i4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded
2.0L i4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded
3.0L
Emission
(Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Ride and Handling
The new V90 is the longest car in this segment. Considering that it just moves right around the corners. The all-wheel-drive trim keeps the car planted on the road. The steering is nimble and you can feel decent amount of feedback from the road. Its numbers are impressive! With 0.92 g of grip, the V90 can take on a sports sedan around the corners.
The V90 performs well is all terrains and feels quite at home. With the optional air suspensions for the rear wheels, you make the ride more comfortable for venerable roads outside the city.
The V90 is not beating the Mercedes-Benz E400 4Matic anytime soon, with a bigger engine and bigger in every aspect, the Mercedes-Benz E400 4Matic has an upper hand on the spec list. But, the Volvo V90 beats the Audi and Subaru easily.
Braking
The braking data for 2020 Volvo V90 is currently unavailable. The V90 wagon offers moderate braking performance for this segment. The T6 trims are equipped with standard AWD for better traction at any driving scenario. The skidpad shows good promise with the V90, the figures actually make it rival many sports sedan
Model
Volvo V90 T5 R-Design wagon
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Audi Allroad 2.0 TFSI Premium S Tronic
Volvo V60 T5 Momentum
Mercedes-Benz E450 4Matic
Brake Front (in.)
13.6
12.4
12.4
12.7
14.2
Brake Rear (in.)
12.6
11.8
11.8
12.6
12.6
Curb Weight (lbs.)
3897
3624
3450
3749
4299
60-0 MPH (ft.)
N/A
129
N/A
126
108
2020 Volvo V90 Fuel Economy
The Volvo V90 R-design is one of the better-looking wagons out there. It also offers the most smiles per gallon. Mileage rating at 24 MPG in the city and 34 MPG on the highway, there is no beating the 2018 Volvo V90. The car of such size and power, it is incredible to see such figures.
The closest competitor is Audi A4 All road Premium with 22 MPG in the city and 30 MPG on the Highway. The Subaru and Mercedes-Benz fall behind because of the big engine and higher capacity of 3.0 L.
Model
Volvo V90 T5 R-Design Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Audi Allroad 2.0 TFSI Premium S Tronic
Volvo V60 T5 Momentum
Mercedes-Benz E450 4Matic
MPG (city)
23
25
27
24
19
MPG (highway)
35
32
34
36
25
MPG (combined)
27
28
30
28
21
Range (miles) (city/highway)
334/508
463/592
N/A
348/522
N/A
Tank Capacity (gal)
14.5
18.5
15.3
14.5
21.1
And when we compare it to the other wagons, it easy to find that turbocharged engines are more frugal. Volkswagen Golf SportWagen scores a combined mpg of 30 while bettering Audi Allroad's score by a margin of 2 mpg. The Subaru Outback and Volvo V60 offer an identical combined mpg of 28.
2020 Volvo V90 Interior
7.7/10
A rich assortment of high-quality materials, elegant styling, and sumptuous seats help make the V90's cabin one of the best in the class. Shoppers can select from top-shelf options such as walnut, dark flame birch, carbon fiber, and grained leather.-Cars.USnews
Seating and Comfort
The Volvo V90 comes with the best in class interior quality. The Elegant looking interior with modern tech and Scandinavian design makes it the best place to be in. The natural wood in combination with metal pieces will make you feel rich and your eyes sparkle.
The seats are the most comfortable ones you'll find in any car. The long-wheelbase gives the rear passengers ample amount of room to spread their legs. The optional features like heated and ventilated seats with massaging front seats will add up to your comfort level.
Model
Volvo V90 T5 R-Design Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Audi Allroad 2.0 TFSI Premium S Tronic
Volvo V60 T5 Momentum
Mercedes-Benz E450 4Matic
Passenger capacity
5
5
5
5
7
Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)
37.8/57.5/42.2
40.8/58.1/42.9
38.9/55.9/41.3
37.4/56.1/42.3
37.5/57.8/41.5
Second
(Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)
37.7/55.9/35.9
38.9/57.3/38.1
37.4/54.5/35.7
38.1/54.5/35.2
39.6/57.1/35.8
Infotainment System
The Volvo V90 comes with all Luxury features that one would expect. The 8-inch infotainment display and a 12.3-inch screen replacing the instrument cluster to a virtual cockpit, the V90 gets Bluetooth connectivity, Apple Car Play, Android Auto, Navigation and in-car WIFI.
All the buttons, including the climate controls and expect the volume button, has been integrated into the Sensus Connect Infotainment display. This can lead one to distracted driving and with layers of menus to browse through and too many clicks to do simple operations, it may get annoying sometimes.
Interior Features
The Subaru Outback offers a very welcoming interior trim. Some of these features are mentioned below:
Adaptive Cruise Control
Cooled Storage Compartment
Front And Rear Cupholders
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Front And Rear Door Pockets
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
Interior Air Filtration
Cargo volume
V90 doesn't give the best of cargo spaces in this segment. With little to complain, it's not too less, it can accommodate luggage for a short weekend ride in 19.8 cu-ft. of space. Fold the rear seats down and the total available volume increases to 53.9 cu-ft.
Model
Volvo V90 T5 R-Design Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Audi Allroad 2.0 TFSI Premium S Tronic
Volvo V60 T5 Momentum
Mercedes-Benz E450 4Matic
Cargo Volume (ft.3)
19.8
35.5
24.2
23.2
35.0
2020 Volvo V90 Exterior
8.0/10
It's all subjective, sure, but we would venture to say that the V90 is a handsome-looking wagon, possibly more eye-pleasing than the S90 sedan from which it's derived. It wraps its practicality in a stylish shell and there isn't an angle where it appears awkward. A concave grille and smart lighting details match the classiness of the interior.- KelleyBlueBook
Design and Dimension
It is stylish, strong and has a powerful looking exterior design. The proportions of the car are just amazing! The Volvo V90 rides very low compared to its length and just look at it, you can't take your eyes off the Volvo V90. With the total length of 194.3 inches, it is the longest car in this segment and is an inch longer than the Mercedes-Benz E400 4Matic.
With such outstanding dimensions comes all the weight. The Volvo V90 is the second heaviest, weighing 3913 lbs. and the heaviest of all being the Mercedes-Benz E400 4Matic weighing 4299 lbs. The Subaru Outback 3.6R limited and Audi All Road Premium just weigh over 3800 lbs.
Model
Volvo V90 T5 R-Design Wagon
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Audi Allroad 2.0 TFSI Premium S Tronic
Volvo V60 T5 Momentum
Mercedes-Benz E450 4Matic
Curb weight (lbs.)
3897
3624
3450
3749
4299
Length(in)
194.3
189.9
186.1
187.4
194.2
Width(in)
74.6
72.4
72.5
72.8
72.9
Height(in)
58.1
66.5
56.2
56.6
57.7
Ground clearance (in)
6.0
8.7
N/A
5.8
6.0
Wheelbase (in)
115.8
108.1
111
113.1
115.7
Track width (in) F/R
64.1/64.1
61.8/62.2
61.9/61.2
63.1/63.1
62.7/63.0
2020 Volvo V90 Safety
Volvo has been at the forefront of safety campaigns globally. The V90 is no stranger when it comes to world-class safety features.
4-Wheel ABS
Emergency Braking Preparation
Front Fog/Driving Lights
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Post-Collision Safety System
Child Seat Anchors
Front And Rear Head Airbags
Emergency Braking Assist
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
2020 Volvo V90 Competition
Volvo V90 vs Subaru Outback
There is little that is wrong with the Outback. For decades, the Outback has been a hot seller in the Subaru line-up. Our only gripe is the lackluster acceleration from the base 2.5-liter engine. With a full load of cargo and passengers, this engine runs out of steam. So, you have to carefully plan for merging and passing. But talk about utility, fit and finish and drivability. The Outback comes off as a strong contender in the segment. It offers a spacious and comfortable cabin with a solid finish.
Volvo V90 vs Audi Allroad
It has become a known fact that Audi produces some of the best driver-oriented cars and the same goes for the 2020 Audi A4 Allroad. The car commands a premium price when compared to its competition. For that premium price tag ($37,400) it offers better performance than the other wagons in the segment. The A4 Allroad combines a powerful engine, a world-class driving dynamics, and a solid fit and finish. If you like to be behind the wheel then the price premium might be worth your time.
Volvo V90 vs Mercedes-Benz E450 4Matic
The E Class wagon features an improved engine which makes 33 horsepower more than the earlier model. The engine isn't eager to pick up the pace but it remarkably quiet. Mercedes intends the E Class to be comfortable before being anything else. The cabin is well insulated, once inside it really feels like you have been separated from the outside world. The premium convertible starts at a price tag of $64,200. The E Class wagon offers best in class engine specifications, sculpted looks, interior fitment, space and a high tech arsenal of safety features. When it comes to pricing, though it is costly.
2020 Volvo V90 Final Verdict
The Volvo V90 is the best-looking wagon out there, with the best looking interior design and many premium features as standard it's hard to match the quality stated by Volvo. Starting at a bit higher price, which is justified with the strong exterior design and rich cabin space, the Volvo V90 is a unique car and is desired by everyone.
But, if you are looking for more utility than looks and at a cheaper price, there are options such as Subaru Outback to consider.