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Volvo XC90 vs Tesla Model X: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Volvo XC90

Volvo · 2015–present

XC90 II

C PI 435

Power
165 kW224 PS
Kerb mass
2,170 kg

Version spec sheet

Tesla Model X

Tesla · 2015–2026

Model X

EV C PI 473

Power
190 kW258 PS
Kerb mass
2,506 kg

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At a glance

Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.

Categories won: XC90 II 1 Model X 1

  • City XC90 II Width: 1,923 mm vs 1,999 mm
  • Performance Too close to call Power per tonne: 76 kW/t vs 76 kW/t
  • Running costs Model X Fuel per year: €980 vs €1,660 (estimated)
  • Off-road Too close to call Drive and body: All-wheel drive · SUV vs All-wheel drive · SUV

In plain words

Tesla Model X has more power: 190 kW (258 PS) against 165 kW (224 PS) for Volvo XC90. Tesla Model X is 86 mm longer than Volvo XC90 (5,036 mm vs 4,950 mm). Volvo XC90 is lighter by 336 kg (2,170 kg vs 2,506 kg). At 15,000 km a year, fuel would cost about €1,660 (Volvo XC90), €980 (Tesla Model X) (estimated). Volvo XC90 is the older design (from 2002); Tesla Model X arrived in 2015. Volvo XC90 is still in production; Tesla Model X is not. On the catalog figures, the Volvo XC90 is the pick for city; the Tesla Model X is the pick for running costs.

Race Stats side by side

Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.

Race Stats side by side
StatXC90 IIModel X
PIC · 435C · 473
Power 41 41
Grip 23 36
Handling 37 33
Top speed 42 48
Launch 41 51

Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race

Who wins a race?

Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.

  1. 1 Model Xelectric · 190 kW (258 PS) 14.83 sat 145 km/h
  2. 2 XC90 IIXC90 II · D5 · diesel · 165 kW (224 PS) 16.03 sat 138 km/h · +1.20 s

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Size and weight

Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.

XC90 II · Model X
0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m6 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft19 ft20 ft21 ft22 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ftWheelbase 2,984 mmWheelbase 9 ft 9 inLength 4,950 mmLength 16 ft 3 in1,775 mm5 ft 10 inWheelbase 2,965 mmWheelbase 9 ft 9 inLength 5,036 mmLength 16 ft 6 in1,684 mm5 ft 6 in
XC90 IIModel X
Length 4,950 mm194.9 in 5,036 mm198.3 in +86 mm +3.4 in +1.7%
Width 1,923 mm75.7 in 1,999 mm78.7 in +76 mm +3.0 in +4.0%
Height 1,775 mm69.9 in 1,684 mm66.3 in −91 mm −3.6 in −5.1%
Wheelbase 2,984 mm117.5 in 2,965 mm116.7 in −19 mm −0.7 in −0.6%
Kerb weight 2,170 kg4,784 lb 2,506 kg5,525 lb +336 kg +741 lb +15.5%
Fits a standard garage? Too wideToo long and too wide

Difference vs XC90 II (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.

Size comparison to scale: Front and top views, inches →

Full specifications

Volvo XC90Tesla Model X
General
Version XC90 II · D5 · diesel · 165 kW (224 PS) electric · 190 kW (258 PS)
Production years 2015–present 2015–2026
Body SUV SUV
Class SUV / crossover SUV / crossover
Country Sweden United States
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. 165 kW (224 PS) 221 hp 190 kW (258 PS) 255 hp Better
Power, all versions 140–335 kW (190–455 PS) 188–449 hp 190–760 kW (258–1,033 PS) 255–1,019 hp
Power per tonne 76 kW/t 92 hp/ton calculated 76 kW/t 92 hp/ton calculated
Engine and transmission
Fuel Diesel Electric
Engine code D5 No data
Drive All-wheel drive All-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Length 4,950 mm 194.9 in 5,036 mm 198.3 in
Width 1,923 mm 75.7 in 1,999 mm 78.7 in
Height 1,775 mm 69.9 in 1,684 mm 66.3 in
Wheelbase 2,984 mm 117.5 in 2,965 mm 116.7 in
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. 2,170 kg 4,784 lb Better 2,506 kg 5,525 lb
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. 613 l 21.6 cu ft No data
Economy and running costs
Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. 6.7 l/100 km 35.1 mpg US No data
CO₂ 179 g/km No data
Fuel cost per year €1,660/year estimated €980/year estimated Better
Electric
Energy use No data 21.7 kWh/100 km
Safety
Euro NCAP ★★★★★ (2015) ★★★★★ (2019)

Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).

Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.65/l diesel, €0.30/kWh electricity.