Land Rover LR3 vs. Volvo XC90 Review

Utility
There's no clear winner between the XC90 and the Land Rover LR3 as far as transporting cargo. The Land Rover LR3 and the Volvo can accommodate the same number of passengers. The Land Rover is a better choice than the XC90 as far as transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of stuff or sizeable beasts. Towing is significantly more the Land Rover's forte than it is the XC90's.

Performance
With its super low horsepower-to-weight ratio, the XC90 will knock you back into your seat when you hit the gas pedal.

Dimensions
The Land Rover is substantially more ponderous than the Volvo XC90. The Volvo XC90's tank is roughly the same size as the Land Rover LR3's, though the Land Rover's is a little more capacious. The Volvo XC90 rides lower than the LR3, which is a good thing for its center of gravity and ease of access. The XC90 and the LR3 compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
You'll definitely take the Land Rover LR3 for a fill-up about as often as the XC90.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Volvo to the dealership as the Land Rover LR3. As far as gas mileage, the Volvo XC90 and the Land Rover LR3 don't differ much. The Land Rover LR3 isn't much less costly than the Volvo XC90 when it comes to MSRP.

Handling
The Land Rover LR3 and the Volvo have roughly comparable tires. With their comparable turning circles, the LR3 and the Volvo XC90 most definitely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Land Rover LR3 has no lessons to learn with respect to torque from the Volvo XC90.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the LR3 offers a bit more head room than the XC90, there really isn't much of a difference. The Land Rover LR3 offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Volvo XC90 does.

Overview
The XC90 and the Land Rover have the same basic warranty.

Other
The Land Rover LR3 emits fewer smog-forming pollutants per 15,000 miles than the XC90.