2025 Land Rover Defender vs. 2025 Volvo EX90 Review

Picture of the 2025 Land Rover Defender

2025 Land Rover
Defender

MSRP*: $56,900 to $167,800
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Picture of the 2025 Volvo EX90

2025 Volvo
EX90

MSRP*: $79,995 to $89,845
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MPG - City Info not available Info not available
MPG - Hwy Info not available Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 - 8 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 44.6 - 76.1 ft3 67.6 ft3
Engine
  • 296-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 296-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 395-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 493-hp, 5.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 518-hp, 5.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 626-hp, 4.4-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 402-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 509-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 296 - 626 hp 402 - 509 hp
Towing Capacity 7,715 - 8,200 lbs 4,850 lbs
Exterior Length 180.5 - 211.7 in 198.3 in
Exterior Width 79.1 in 77.3 in
Leg Room Front 39.1 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.4 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.5 in
Head Room Front 40.6 in
Rear 40.4 in
Front 44.2 in
Rear 41.6 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
The Land Rover Defender offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Volvo EX90, with comparable head- and legroom. The Volvo EX90 will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Land Rover Defender.

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). Whether you pick the Land Rover Defender or the Volvo EX90, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
Since the Land Rover Defender is much wider than the Volvo EX90, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. When looking at overall length, the Land Rover Defender takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Volvo EX90.

Handling
The Land Rover Defender has a larger turning radius than the Volvo EX90, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Land Rover Defender is clearly the choice over the Volvo EX90 for pulling heavy loads. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Land Rover Defender and the Volvo EX90.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Land Rover Defender does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Volvo EX90.

Utility
The Land Rover Defender has less seating than the Volvo EX90, making the Volvo EX90 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Land Rover Defender as you will in the Volvo EX90.