2025 Ford Explorer vs. 2025 Volvo XC90 Review

Picture of the 2025 Ford Explorer

2025 Ford
Explorer

MSRP*: $39,855 to $56,260
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Picture of the 2025 Volvo XC90

2025 Volvo
XC90

MSRP*: $57,400 to $70,600
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MPG - City Info not available 20 - 22 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 26 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 6 - 7 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space Info not available 65.5 ft3
Engine
  • 300-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 400-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 247-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 295-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 300 - 400 hp 247 - 295 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 198.8 in 195.0 in
Exterior Width 78.9 in 79.1 in
Leg Room Front 42.9 - 43.0 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.0 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 37.0 in
Head Room Front 38.9 - 40.7 in
Rear 38.2 - 40.5 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 Explorer than in the Volvo XC90. The Ford Explorer will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Volvo XC90.

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 Explorer is a better financial choice over the Volvo XC90, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
The Ford Explorer is about the same width as the Volvo XC90. When looking at overall length, the Ford Explorer takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Volvo XC90.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Ford Explorer will do just as well as the Volvo XC90, since they have about the same towing capacity. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Ford Explorer and the Volvo XC90.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Ford Explorer and the Volvo XC90 are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Ford Explorer and the Volvo XC90.