8.2
2022 Volvo XC90 Recharge PHEV review
The XC90 is far from the newest kid on the family SUV block, but it still has plenty to offer if you want to haul kids around in luxury.
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Scott Collie
2022 Volvo XC90 vs 2024 Subaru Outback Comparison
Volvo XC90
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Subaru Outback
2022 Volvo
XC90
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2024 Subaru
Outback
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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8.2
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Based on the Volvo XC90 RECHARGE PHEV
Based on the Subaru Outback AWD TOURING XT
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
71L
128 to 582 km
63L
460 to 567 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$42,690 - $57,490
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Powerful, refined PHEV powertrain
- Scandinavian-chic interior is pretty and practical
- Sharply priced relative to rivals
Misses
- Infotainment technology is due for an update
- PHEV still good... for a specific crowd
- Slightly fiddly third row
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Huge boot
- Soft, comfortable ride
- Still flying the wagon flag
Misses
- Lazy adaptive cruise control
- Fiddly infotainment system
- Fiddly indicators
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Climate Pack (+$750)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, S/C & T/C GDi, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1969 | 2387 - 2498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.5L, 2.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, S/C & T/C 4CYL | FLAT 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 183kW - 235kW | 138kW - 183kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5400 - 6000 | 5200 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 420Nm | 245Nm - 350Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 3000 | 2000 - 4800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9 - 10.5 | 10.6 - 12 | |
