Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs Volvo XC90

The Land Rover Range Rover Velar starts from $97,779 before on-road costs, while the Volvo XC90 opens at $97,990. That makes the Land Rover Range Rover Velar the more affordable entry point by $211.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $107,557 and $107,789 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Land Rover Range Rover Velar features a 11.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Volvo XC90 gets a 11.2-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Land Rover Range Rover Velar stands out with Meridian audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Volvo XC90. The Volvo XC90 counters with head-up display, panoramic roof, heated front seats and Bowers & Wilkins audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Land Rover Range Rover Velar uses a 2.0L I4 Turbo Petrol producing 184kW and 365Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.5 seconds.

The Volvo XC90 responds with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbocharged 48V mild hybrid B5 making 183kW and 350Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.7 seconds.

The Land Rover Range Rover Velar has the clear power advantage at 184kW vs 183kW. In the real-world sprint, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar is 0.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Land Rover Range Rover Velar measures 4,797mm long on a 2,874mm wheelbase, 156mm shorter than the Volvo XC90 at 4,953mm (2,984mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volvo XC90 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 748L in the Land Rover Range Rover Velar and 301L in the Volvo XC90, giving the Land Rover Range Rover Velar a 447L advantage. The Volvo XC90 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Volvo XC90 leads with a 2,400kg braked capacity vs 2,400kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,223/year for the Land Rover Range Rover Velar and $2,309/year for the Volvo XC90. That is a $86 annual difference in favour of the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.

Estimated annual total: $2,223 (Land Rover Range Rover Velar) vs $2,309 (Volvo XC90). The Land Rover Range Rover Velar saves you roughly $86 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Land Rover Range Rover Velar) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Volvo XC90). Both match on warranty length.