GMC Envoy vs. Volvo XC90 Review

Utility
The Volvo XC90 will most certainly prove handier than the GMC Envoy for those of you with frequent child-cargo. There's no clear winner between the Envoy and the Volvo XC90 as far as transporting cargo. The GMC Envoy outpulls the Volvo XC90 by a sizeable margin.

Dimensions
The Volvo XC90's tank is about the same size as the GMC Envoy's, though the GMC Envoy's is slightly larger. The Volvo XC90 and the Envoy compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
You quite certainly won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the GMC Envoy than with the XC90, as both offer similar ranges.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Envoy is substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the Volvo XC90. As far as fuel economy, the XC90 and the GMC Envoy don't differ much. When it comes to gas mileage, the Volvo XC90 is slightly better than the GMC Envoy, but not by much. Regarding MSRP, the Envoy costs substantially less than the Volvo XC90.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Envoy is definitely sprier than the Volvo, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the other hand, keep in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Volvo XC90's engine is substantially smaller than the GMC Envoy's. Note that smaller engines can be stressed more; on the flip side, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the GMC Envoy is considerably more powerful than the Volvo XC90. Torque equals pickup, and the GMC Envoy will have picked up and gone by the time the Volvo XC90 finally gets moving.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Envoy offers a bit more head room than the Volvo XC90, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The GMC Envoy offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Volvo XC90 does.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the GMC Envoy isn't quite as generous as the Volvo XC90's.