The XC90, part of Volvo's lineup since 2003, is a three-row midsize SUV with seating up to 7. The Volvo XC90 has exceptional horsepower for its class, packing substantial oomph. Having better than average EPA (miles per gallon) for its class, it reduces fuel costs and pollution. The XC90 has offered Android Auto since 2017 and Apple CarPlay since 2016. With optional all-wheel drive (AWD), it can easily handle mud, snow, and sand. Volvo offers a 4-year, 50,000-mile basic/powertrain warranty on its lineup.
The 2017 Volvo XC90 is very safe compared to all vehicles.
Comparison to all vehicles. This plot shows RSC safety scores on the horizontal axis vs. the number of vehicles with each safety score (depicted by bar height and percentages at the bottom). Colors reflect vehicle safety, ranging from red (not that safe) to green (safer). For reference, a score of 0 implies a 0.15% chance of driver death (13% chance of driver injury) over 15 years, and a score of 100 reflects a 0.016% chance (1.4% chance of driver injury). The 2017 Volvo XC90 has a score of 93, implying a 0.024% chance of driver death (2.2% chance of injury).
We estimate that the 2017 Volvo XC90 has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.0244% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 2.7875%, meaning the average driver has a 0.0244% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 2.7875% chance of being injured.
Compared to the average vehicle, the 2017 Volvo XC90 is 48% less likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other suvs, the 2017 Volvo XC90 is 40% less likely to result in a fatal accident.
And it is safer than many comparable models.
Comparison to similar models. This plot compares the RSC rating of the 2017 Volvo XC90 with its main competition. Models are plotted on a scale from 71 to 100. The 2017 Volvo XC90 is safer than the 2017 INFINITI QX60, the 2017 Cadillac CTS, the 2017 Audi A6, the 2017 BMW X3, the 2017 BMW 5 Series, the 2017 Cadillac XT5, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, and the 2017 Lexus RX and less safe than the 2017 Audi Q7. It is about as safe as the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class.
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