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Used 2021 Volvo V90 Wagon Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2021 Volvo V90 wagon is available in two trim levels: R-Design and Inscription. Both trims are offered with the choice of two engines. The T5 is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder (250 horsepower, 258 lb-ft of torque), and the T6 is also supercharged (316 hp, 295 lb-ft). An eight-speed automatic transmission sends power to the front wheels for the T5. The T6, meanwhile, comes standard with all-wheel drive.

Standard feature highlights for all V90 models include:

  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Auto-dimming mirrors
  • Power liftgate
  • Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
  • Keyless entry and ignition
  • Four-zone automatic climate control
  • Digital instrument panel
  • Heated front seats with memory functions
  • Rear window sunshades
  • Power-folding rear headrests
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • Wireless charging pad
  • Harman Kardon audio system

All V90s also come with:

  • Frontal collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
  • Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)
  • Automatic rear braking (brakes if sensors detect an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle)
  • Lane keeping assist (steers the V90 back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
  • Adaptive headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves)

R-Design
The R-Design is the sporty model in the V90 lineup, with gloss black exterior treatments as well as:

  • Sport front seats
  • Leather and simulated suede upholstery

Inscription
The inscription forgoes the R-Design's sporty character in favor of:

  • Chrome exterior trim
  • Leather upholstery
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Adjustable front-seat side bolsters

Both the R-Design and Inscription models are eligible for the following option packages:

Advanced package

  • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line onto the windshield)
  • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the V90 and its surroundings for tight parking situations)

Climate package

  • Heated wiper blades
  • Heated rear seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Optional integrated rear booster seats (removes heating for rear seats)

Also, some stand-alone features can also be added and include:

  • 19-speaker Bowers & Wilkins premium audio system
  • Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)
  • Adaptive air suspension (T6 only)
  • Massage functions for the front seats (Inscription only)

Which V90 trim does Edmunds recommend?

The Volvo V90's R-Design and Inscription trim levels mostly differ in their appearance, which means the big decision comes down to what engine you want. We're partial to the T6 and its higher output, but also because it comes standard with all-wheel drive.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Calhoun, GA
Vehicle
V90 T5 Inscription
V90 T5 R-Design
V90 T6 Inscription
V90 T6 R-Design
Vehicle
T5 Inscription
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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T5 R-Design
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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T6 Inscription
2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
premium leather
premium leather/sueded microfiber
premium leather
premium leather/sueded microfiber
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
standard
Not Available
standard
Not Available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
standard
standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
250 hp @ 5,500 rpm
250 hp @ 5,500 rpm
316 hp @ 5,700 rpm
316 hp @ 5,700 rpm
Engine torque
258 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
295 lb-ft @ 2,200 rpm
295 lb-ft @ 2,200 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
255/40R19
255/40R19
255/40R19
255/40R19
Wheel size
19 X 8.5-in
19 X 8.5-in
19 X 8.5-in
19 X 8.5-in
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
22 / 33 / 26 MPG
22 / 33 / 26 MPG
21 / 32 / 25 MPG
21 / 32 / 25 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
15.9 gal.
15.9 gal.
15.9 gal.
15.9 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
350 / 525 miles
350 / 525 miles
334 / 509 miles
334 / 509 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
38.7 ft.
38.7 ft.
38.7 ft.
38.7 ft.
Curb weight
3,976 lb.
3,976 lb.
4,185 lb.
4,185 lb.
Ground Clearance
6.1 in.
6.1 in.
6.1 in.
6.1 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
79.5 in.
79.5 in.
79.5 in.
79.5 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
74.6 in.
74.6 in.
74.6 in.
74.6 in.
Height
58.2 in.
58.2 in.
58.2 in.
58.2 in.
Length
194.7 in.
194.7 in.
194.7 in.
194.7 in.
Wheelbase
115.8 in.
115.8 in.
115.8 in.
115.8 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
53.9 cu. ft.
53.9 cu. ft.
53.9 cu. ft.
53.9 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
37.8 in.
37.8 in.
37.8 in.
37.8 in.
Front Leg Room
42.2 in.
42.2 in.
42.2 in.
42.2 in.
Front Shoulder Room
57.5 in.
57.5 in.
57.5 in.
57.5 in.
Rear Head Room
37.7 in.
37.7 in.
37.7 in.
37.7 in.
Rear Leg Room
35.9 in.
35.9 in.
35.9 in.
35.9 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
55.9 in.
55.9 in.
55.9 in.
55.9 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$55,463
$56,187
$59,243
$58,573
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.74
$0.75
$0.79
$0.78
Depreciation
$14,666
$15,196
$16,179
$15,875
Financing
$5,694
$5,814
$6,483
$6,257
Taxes & Fees
$3,615
$3,689
$4,101
$3,961
Fuel
$11,917
$11,917
$12,391
$12,391
Insurance
$5,766
$5,766
$5,766
$5,766
Maintenance
$8,593
$8,593
$8,769
$8,769
Repairs
$5,212
$5,212
$5,554
$5,554
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Blond, premium leather
Charcoal, premium leather
Slate, premium leather
Amber, premium leather
Blond, premium leather
Charcoal, premium leather/sueded microfiber
Charcoal, premium leather
Blond, premium leather
Charcoal, premium leather
Slate, premium leather
Amber, premium leather
Blond, premium leather
Charcoal, premium leather/sueded microfiber
Charcoal, premium leather
Exterior
Onyx Black Metallic
Denim Blue Metallic
Bright Silver Metallic
Crystal White Metallic
Thunder Grey Metallic
Black Stone
Birch Light Metallic
Platinum Grey Metallic
Onyx Black Metallic
Denim Blue Metallic
Bright Silver Metallic
Ice White
Crystal White Metallic
Birch Light Metallic
Platinum Grey Metallic
Onyx Black Metallic
Denim Blue Metallic
Bright Silver Metallic
Crystal White Metallic
Thunder Grey Metallic
Black Stone
Birch Light Metallic
Platinum Grey Metallic
Onyx Black Metallic
Denim Blue Metallic
Bright Silver Metallic
Ice White
Crystal White Metallic
Birch Light Metallic
Platinum Grey Metallic