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Used 2018 Volvo V90 Wagon Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

All 2018 Volvo V90s come very well equipped, so you're basically paying for powertrains. The R-Design T5 and Inscription T5 start the lineup off with the lowest power and front-wheel drive. Some may find the T5 underpowered especially when fully loaded. The R-Design T6 and Inscription T6 provide more power and all-wheel drive that better matches the suspension and chassis. There's also a V90 Cross Country that features increased ground clearance and all-wheel drive and the engine found in the T6. It's reviewed here.

The Volvo R-Design T5 and Inscription T5 are equipped to nearly the same level and differ in interior materials, seat designs and colors. They both are powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine (250 hp, 258 lb-ft) driving only the front wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission. The Inscription comes standard with heated and ventilated Comfort seats, leather upholstery, and its own exterior and interior visual trim package. The R-Design features a unique sport suspension calibration, comes standard with paddle shifters, and gets sport seats and R-Design specific interior and exterior trim, such as front and rear fascias, wheels and roof rails.

They both come standard with navigation, a panoramic roof and loads of safety tech such as blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, emergency braking and lane keeping assist. Optionally, you can add a Convenience package, which includes a top-down camera system, heated washer nozzles, a flip-up partition in the trunk area that holds grocery bags, and an automated parallel or perpendicular parking system.

The R-Design T6 and Inscription T6 are powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that's both turbocharged and supercharged. At maximum power, it produces a stronger 316 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. And unlike the T5, the T6 comes with all-wheel drive. Otherwise when it comes to the interior and exterior, the T5 and T6 are essentially the same.

Which V90 trim does Edmunds recommend?

We recommend the 2018 Volvo V90 Inscription T6. Its all-wheel-drive system can provide sure-footed capability in all seasons and, with the right tires, make the V90 an excellent ski-mobile. The T6's four-cylinder engine is turbocharged and supercharged for a boost in power that matches nicely with the already refined V90's ride and handling. Combined, these features make a practical daily driver into an engaging vacation machine.

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Comparing average pricing near
Lenexa, KS
Vehicle
V90 T5 R-Design
V90 T5 Inscription
V90 T6 R-Design
V90 T6 Inscription
Vehicle
T5 R-Design
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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T5 Inscription
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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T6 R-Design
2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 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
leather/suede
premium leather
leather/suede
premium leather
Heated seats
optional
standard
Not Available
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
standard
Not Available
standard
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
235/50R19
255/40R19
235/50R19
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
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
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
24 / 34 / 27 MPG
24 / 34 / 27 MPG
22 / 31 / 25 MPG
22 / 31 / 25 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
14.5 gal.
14.5 gal.
15.9 gal.
15.9 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
348 / 493 miles
348 / 493 miles
350 / 493 miles
350 / 493 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
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Curb weight
3,913 lb.
3,913 lb.
4,169 lb.
4,169 lb.
Ground Clearance
6.0 in.
6.0 in.
6.0 in.
6.0 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
58.1 in.
58.1 in.
58.1 in.
58.1 in.
Length
194.3 in.
194.3 in.
194.3 in.
194.3 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

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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Charcoal, premium leather
Charcoal, leather
Amber/Charcoal, premium leather
Charcoal, premium leather
Blond/Charcoal, premium leather
Maroon Brown/Charcoal, premium leather
Charcoal, premium leather
Charcoal, leather
Amber/Charcoal, premium leather
Charcoal, premium leather
Blond/Charcoal, premium leather
Maroon Brown/Charcoal, premium leather
Exterior
Bright Silver Metallic
Passion Red
Ice White
Electric Silver Metallic
Savile Grey Metallic
Crystal White Pearl Metallic
Osmium Grey Metallic
Onyx Black Metallic
Bursting Blue Metallic
Bright Silver Metallic
Black Stone
Ice White
Electric Silver Metallic
Savile Grey Metallic
Twilight Bronze Metallic
Crystal White Pearl Metallic
Osmium Grey Metallic
Luminous Sand Metallic
Onyx Black Metallic
Mussel Blue Metallic
Maple Brown Metallic
Pine Grey Metallic
Denim Blue Metallic
Bright Silver Metallic
Passion Red
Ice White
Electric Silver Metallic
Savile Grey Metallic
Crystal White Pearl Metallic
Osmium Grey Metallic
Onyx Black Metallic
Bursting Blue Metallic
Bright Silver Metallic
Black Stone
Ice White
Electric Silver Metallic
Savile Grey Metallic
Twilight Bronze Metallic
Crystal White Pearl Metallic
Osmium Grey Metallic
Luminous Sand Metallic
Onyx Black Metallic
Mussel Blue Metallic
Maple Brown Metallic
Pine Grey Metallic
Denim Blue Metallic