Volvo V90 Cross Country I

Volvo V90 Cross Country I
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The Volvo V90 Cross Country I (since 2017): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 3 versions in the United States and Canada.

Model codes: SPA · Sold in: United States and Canada

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,940–4,960 mm RDW4,940 mm TC4,936 mm
Width1,900 mm RDW1,890 mm TC1,890–2,052 mm
Height1,510 mm RDW1,510 mm TC1,475–1,543 mm
Wheelbase2,940 mm RDW2,940 mm TC2,941 mm
Front track1,652–1,655 mm ASTRA1,630 mm TC–
Rear track1,643–1,645 mm ASTRA1,630 mm TC–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,734–1,830 kg RDW1,868–1,885 kg TC1,793–2,150 kg
Mass in running order1,834–1,930 kg RDW––
Gross vehicle weight2,400–2,450 kg RDW––
Towing, braked trailer2,400–2,500 kg RDW––
Towing, unbraked trailer750 kg RDW––
Seats and space
Seats5 RDW––
Doors5 RDW––
Luggage space (EPA)–963 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)–2,775 L EPA–
Performance
Top speed180–230 km/h RDW–180–250 km/h
Torque350–500 Nm ASTRA–240–500 Nm
Electric
Battery capacity (usable)––9.2–10.4 kWh

Tyre sizes (most common first): 235/50R19, 235/55R18, 245/45R20, 245/40R21

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
3 years93.2% (91.7–94.5)92.2%1,269
4–5 years92.2% (90.7–93.5)91.0%1,338

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Tyres23.3%22.5%
Brakes14.5%13.2%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)3.5%6.0%
Lights and electrics1.5%4.5%
Suspension1.0%3.6%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

21 complaints for model years 2017–2024. 1 crash · 3 injuries

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 3 versions of the Volvo V90 Cross Country I

United States 2 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2023–2026SIDI; Mild Hybrid2.0 LHybrid8-speed automaticAll-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA219–222 g/km
2017–2022SIDI2.0 LPetrol8-speed automaticAll-wheel drive24–26 MPG (9.0–9.8 L/100 km) EPA214–232 g/km

Canada 1 version

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2017–2026Station wagon: Mid-size2.0 LPetrol8-speed automatic9.2–10.0 L/100 km 5-cycle214–233 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.