Volvo XC90 I
The Volvo XC90 I (2003–2014): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 52 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: P2
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,800–4,810 mm RDW | 4,800 mm TC | 4,807–4,821 mm |
| Width | 1,900–1,940 mm RDW | 1,900 mm TC | 1,909–1,935 mm |
| Height | 1,740–1,780 mm RDW | 1,780 mm TC | 1,784 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,860 mm RDW | 2,860 mm TC | 2,857–2,859 mm |
| Front track | 1,634 mm ASTRA | 1,630 mm TC | – |
| Rear track | 1,624 mm ASTRA | 1,620 mm TC | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,960–2,092 kg RDW | 2,060–2,160 kg TC | 2,009–2,297 kg |
| Mass in running order | 2,060–2,192 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,570–2,790 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 2,250 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 750 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 5–7 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 1,189 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,860 L EPA | – |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 190–210 km/h RDW | – | 185–230 km/h |
| Torque | 320–440 Nm ASTRA | – | 309–470 Nm |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 235/60R18, 235/65R17, 255/45R20, 255/50R19
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 test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6–8 years | 81.5% (79.8–83.1) | 86.4% | 2,094 |
| 9–12 years | 77.6% (77.1–78.0) | 77.9% | 31,745 |
| 13 years and older | 67.3% (66.9–67.7) | 69.2% | 60,948 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 37.8% | 33.1% |
| Suspension | 37.3% | 36.2% |
| Lights and electrics | 32.3% | 24.6% |
| Tyres | 31.9% | 31.2% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 9.0% | 14.6% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 8.8% | 10.6% |
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)
954 complaints for model years 2003–2014. 17 crashes · 20 fires · 21 injuries
- Electrical system 262
- Transmission and drivetrain 257
- Engine 125
- Fuel system 120
- Lights 62
- Airbags 37
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 52 versions of the Volvo XC90 I
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European Union 16 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2014 | 2.4 L | 147 kW (200 PS) | Diesel | 214–219 g/km | 61,195 |
| 2011–2014 | 2.4 L | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | 212–217 g/km | 3,411 |
| 2011–2014 | 3.2 L | 179 kW (243 PS) | Petrol | 265–269 g/km | 436 |
| 2011–2014 | 2.4 L | 136 kW (185 PS) | Diesel | 224–239 g/km | 194 |
| 2013 | 2.4 L | – | Other fuel | 214 g/km | 546 |
| 2010–2013 | – | – | Diesel | 215–223 g/km | 318 |
| 2012 | 2.4 L | 155 kW (211 PS) | Diesel | 215 g/km | 10 |
| 2011 | 2.5 L | 154 kW (209 PS) | Petrol | 282 g/km | 92 |
| 2010–2011 | 2.4 L | – | Diesel | 222–227 g/km | 58 |
| 2011 | 4.4 L | 232 kW (315 PS) | Petrol | 322 g/km | 18 |
| 2010–2011 | – | – | Petrol | 269–280 g/km | 28 |
| 2010 | 2.4 L | – | Diesel | 223 g/km | 25,362 |
| 2010 | 2.5 L | – | Petrol | 281 g/km | 512 |
| 2010 | 3.2 L | – | Petrol | 276 g/km | 310 |
| 2010 | 4.4 L | – | Petrol | 322 g/km | 168 |
| 2010 | – | – | Other fuel | 244 g/km | 112 |
United Kingdom 18 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2014D5 | 2.4 L | Diesel | Automatic | 8.2 L/100 km NEDC | 215 g/km |
| 2013D5 AWD Auto | 2.4 L | Diesel | Automatic | 8.3 L/100 km NEDC | 219 g/km |
| 2012D5 | 2.4 L | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 8.2 L/100 km NEDC | 215 g/km |
| 2012D5 AWD Auto | 2.4 L | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 8.3 L/100 km NEDC | 219 g/km |
| 2007–2010D5 | 2.4 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 8.3 L/100 km NEDC | 219 g/km |
| 2009–2010D5 Geartronic · D5 Geartronic Executive & R-Design | 2.4 L | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 8.5 L/100 km NEDC | 224 g/km |
| 2008–20103.2 Geartronic · 3.2 Executive Geartronic & SE Sport · 3.2 Geatronic Executive & R-Design | 3.2 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 12.1 L/100 km NEDC | 289 g/km |
| 2007–2010V8 Geartronic · V8 Geartronic Executive & Sport · V8 Executive Geartronic & SE Sport and 1 more trim | 4.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 13.5 L/100 km NEDC | 322 g/km |
| 2007–2008D5 Geartronic · D5 Geartronic Executive & Sport · D5 Executive Geartronic & SE Sport | 2.4 L | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 9.0 L/100 km NEDC | 239 g/km |
| 20073.2 Geartronic · 3.2 Geartronic Executive & Sport | 3.2 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 11.8 L/100 km NEDC | 281 g/km |
| 2006D5 | 2.4 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 8.3 L/100 km NEDC | 219 g/km |
| 2006D5 Geartronic · D5 Executive Geartronic | 2.4 L | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 9.0 L/100 km NEDC | 239 g/km |
| 20062.5 T | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 11.2 L/100 km NEDC | 269 g/km |
| 20062.5 T Geartronic · 2.5 T Executive Geartronic | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 11.8 L/100 km NEDC | 282 g/km |
| 2006T6 Geartronic · T6 Executive Geartronic | 2.9 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 12.7 L/100 km NEDC | 304 g/km |
| 2003–2004D5 (Geartronic) | 2.4 L | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 9.1 L/100 km NEDC | 242 g/km |
| 2004D5 (Manual) | 2.4 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 8.3 L/100 km NEDC | 219 g/km |
| 2003–2004T6 (Geartronic) | 2.9 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 12.9 L/100 km NEDC | 309 g/km |
France 2 versions
New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012XC90 Executive & R-design D5 (200ch) AWD Geartronic6 7PL | – | 147 kW (200 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 8.2 L/100 km NEDC | 215 g/km |
| 2012XC90 D5 (200ch) AWD Geartronic6 7PL | – | 147 kW (200 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 8.2 L/100 km NEDC | 215 g/km |
United States 9 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 version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2014 | 3.2 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 18–19 MPG (12.4–13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 283–307 g/km |
| 2010–2014 | 3.2 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 293–325 g/km |
| 2010–2011 | 4.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 15–16 MPG (14.7–15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345–368 g/km |
| 2007–20092MODE CLKUP | 3.2 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 16–17 MPG (13.8–14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 325–345 g/km |
| 2007–20092MODE CLKUP | 3.2 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 16–17 MPG (13.8–14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 325–345 g/km |
| 2005–20092MODE CLKUP | 4.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 368 g/km |
| 2003–20072MODE CLKUP | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 307–325 g/km |
| 2003–20072MODE CLKUP | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 18–19 MPG (12.4–13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 291–307 g/km |
| 2003–20052MODE CLKUP | 2.9 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km |
Canada 7 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014Sport utility vehicle: Standard | 3.2 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 12.8 L/100 km 5-cycle | 294 g/km |
| 2012–2013Sport utility vehicle · Sport utility vehicle: Standard | 3.2 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 12.8 L/100 km 5-cycle | 294 g/km |
| 2007–2012Sport utility vehicle | 3.2 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 12.6–14.6 L/100 km 5-cycle | 290–336 g/km |
| 2006–2011Sport utility vehicle | 4.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 14.9–15.5 L/100 km 5-cycle | 343–357 g/km |
| 2003–2007Sport utility vehicle | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 13.0–13.8 L/100 km 5-cycle | 299–317 g/km |
| 2003–2005Sport utility vehicle | 2.9 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 15.1 L/100 km 5-cycle | 347 g/km |
| 2004Sport utility vehicle | 2.9 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 15.1 L/100 km 5-cycle | 347 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.