2025 Ford Bronco Sport vs. 2025 Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid Review

Picture of the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport

2025 Ford
Bronco Sport

MSRP*: $29,995 to $40,115
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Picture of the 2025 Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid

2025 Volvo
XC90 Plug-In Hybrid

MSRP*: $71,900 to $80,100
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MPG - City 21 - 25 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 26 - 29 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 60.6 - 65.2 ft3 64.1 ft3
Engine
  • 181-hp, 1.5-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 250-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 455-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 181 - 250 hp 455 hp
Towing Capacity 2,200 - 2,700 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 172.7 in 195.0 in
Exterior Width 74.3 in 79.1 in
Leg Room Front 42.4 in
Rear 36.9 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 37.0 in
Head Room Front 41.5 in
Rear 41.7 in
Front 38.9 in
Rear 38.5 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Ford Bronco Sport than in the Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid. The Ford Bronco Sport will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Ford Bronco Sport is a better financial choice over the Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Ford Bronco Sport is much slimmer than the Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Ford Bronco Sport, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid.

Handling
The Ford Bronco Sport has a smaller turning radius than the Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid is clearly the choice over the Ford Bronco Sport for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Ford Bronco Sport has a lot less horsepower than the Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Ford Bronco Sport does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid.

Utility
The Ford Bronco Sport has less seating than the Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid, making the Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Ford Bronco Sport as you will in the Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid.