Volvo XC90 II vs Tesla Model X: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Volvo · 2015–present
XC90 II
- Power
- 294 kW400 PS
- Kerb mass
- -
Photo: Ethan Llamas / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Tesla · 2015–2026
Model X
- Power
- 190 kW258 PS
- Kerb mass
- 2,506 kg
Photo: Calreyn88 / Wikimedia Commons, CC0
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: XC90 II 1 Model X 0
- City XC90 II Width: 1,923 mm vs 1,999 mm
- Off-road Too close to call Drive and body: All-wheel drive · SUV vs All-wheel drive · SUV
In plain words
Volvo XC90 II has more power: 294 kW (400 PS) against 190 kW (258 PS) for Tesla Model X. Tesla Model X is 86 mm longer than Volvo XC90 II (5,036 mm vs 4,950 mm). 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. Our catalog has no kerb mass for the Volvo XC90 II yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| XC90 II | Model 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% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Too wide | Too 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.
Full specifications
| Volvo XC90 II | Tesla Model X | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | plug-in hybrid · 294 kW (400 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. | 294 kW (400 PS) 394 hp Better | 190 kW (258 PS) 255 hp |
| Power, all versions | 140–335 kW (190–455 PS) 188–449 hp | 190–760 kW (258–1,033 PS) 255–1,019 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | 640 Nm 472 lb-ft | No data |
| Power per tonne | No data | 76 kW/t 92 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Plug-in hybrid | Electric |
| 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. | No data | 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 cost per year | No data | €980/year estimated |
| Electric | ||
| Energy use | No data | 21.7 kWh/100 km |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP | ★★★★★ (2015) | ★★★★★ (2019) |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (3): Body, Class, Drive.
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.