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Volvo XC90 II 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 II

Volvo · 2015–present

XC90 II

B PI 502

Power
175 kW238 PS
Kerb mass
1,998 kg

Photo: Ethan Llamas / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Tesla Model X

Tesla · 2015–2026

Model X

EV C PI 473

Power
190 kW258 PS
Kerb mass
2,506 kg

Photo: Calreyn88 / Wikimedia Commons, CC0
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At a glance

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

Categories won: XC90 II 2 Model X 0

  • City XC90 II Width: 1,923 mm vs 1,999 mm
  • Performance XC90 II Power per tonne: 88 kW/t vs 76 kW/t
  • 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 175 kW (238 PS) for Volvo XC90 II. Tesla Model X is 86 mm longer than Volvo XC90 II (5,036 mm vs 4,950 mm). Volvo XC90 II is lighter by 508 kg (1,998 kg vs 2,506 kg). Volvo XC90 II is still in production; Tesla Model X is not. On the catalog figures, the Volvo XC90 II is the pick for city and performance.

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
PIB · 502C · 473
Power 46 41
Grip 42 36
Handling 40 33
Top speed 44 48
Launch 50 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 IIB5 AWD (mild hybrid) · petrol · 175 kW (238 PS) 14.93 sat 145 km/h · +0.10 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 1,998 kg4,405 lb 2,506 kg5,525 lb +508 kg +1,120 lb +25.4%
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 XC90 IITesla Model X
General
Version B5 AWD (mild hybrid) · petrol · 175 kW (238 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. 175 kW (238 PS) 235 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 88 kW/t 107 hp/ton calculated Better 76 kW/t 92 hp/ton calculated
Engine and transmission
Fuel Petrol Electric
Engine 4 cyl 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. 1,998 kg 4,405 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
CO₂ 222 g/km No data
Fuel cost per year No data €980/year estimated
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 €0.30/kWh electricity. † from another version of this generation.

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