Volvo XC90 Horsepower & Torque (2003 - 2025): How Much Power Does A XC90 Have?

The Volvo XC90 is a mid-size luxury SUV that debuted in 2002, earning acclaim for its innovative design and performance, and remains a cornerstone of Volvo's lineup.

Over its production run, the XC90 has offered a range of powertrains, starting with a 208-hp 2.5L turbocharged engine in 2003 and evolving to a 455-hp 2.0L hybrid configuration in 2024.

The second-generation model, introduced in 2014, transitioned to Volvo's Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) platform, enabling advanced hybrid systems like the 2025 B6 Ultra AWD (All-Wheel Drive) Turbo Plug-In Hybrid, which delivers 295 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque.

Transmission options have progressed from 4-speed automatics to modern 8-speed automatics with overdrive.

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2025 Volvo XC90 Horsepower

The Volvo XC90 features a 2.0L hybrid engine, producing a horsepower range of 247 hp to 295 hp, depending on the specific hybrid configuration.

Torque output varies from 266 lb-ft to 310 lb-ft, also influenced by the hybrid configuration.

It is equipped with an all-wheel drive (AWD) system and an 8-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.

2024 Volvo XC90 Horsepower

The 2024 Volvo XC90 features a 2.0L hybrid engine, producing a horsepower range from 247 hp to 455 hp, with the higher output achieved through the Recharge Plug-In Hybrid configuration.

Torque ranges from 258 lb-ft to 523 lb-ft, again with the increased torque available in the Recharge Plug-In Hybrid variant.

All configurations utilize an all-wheel drive (AWD) system and are paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.

2023 Volvo XC90 Horsepower

The 2023 Volvo XC90 features a 2.0L engine configuration with a horsepower range from 247 hp to 455 hp, depending on the specific engine variant.

Torque output varies from 258 lb-ft to 523 lb-ft, also influenced by the engine variant.

All configurations utilize an all-wheel drive (AWD) system and an 8-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.

2022 Volvo XC90 Horsepower

The 2022 Volvo XC90 features a 2.0L direct-injected turbo engine, producing a horsepower range from 250 hp with FWD to 455 hp with AWD. Torque output varies from 258 lb-ft with FWD to 523 lb-ft with AWD, both utilizing an 8-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.

2021 Volvo XC90 Horsepower

The Volvo XC90 features a 2.0L engine with configurations including 16V TURBO DRIVE-E and 16v di drive-e, producing a horsepower range from 250 hp to 400 hp, depending on the engine type and drivetrain configuration.

Torque output varies from 258 lb-ft with the 2WD configuration to 472 lb-ft with the AWD setup.

Transmission is an 8-speed automatic with overdrive across all configurations.

2020 Volvo XC90 Horsepower

The Volvo XC90 features a 2.0L engine with two configurations: a 16V INLINE DRIVE-E producing 250 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque, and a 16V TURBO DRIVE-E generating 400 hp and 472 lb-ft of torque.

It is available with all-wheel drive (AWD) and is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.

2019 Volvo XC90 Horsepower

The Volvo XC90 features a 2.0L engine with two configurations: a 16V INLINE DRIVE-E producing 250 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque, and a 16V TURBO DRIVE-E generating 400 hp and 472 lb-ft of torque.

It is equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission and is available in all-wheel drive (AWD) and front-wheel drive (FWD) configurations.

2018 Volvo XC90 Horsepower

The Volvo XC90 features a 2.0L inline-4 engine, producing a horsepower range from 250 hp with the 2WD configuration to 400 hp with the AWD configuration.

Torque output varies from 258 lb-ft in the 2WD version to 472 lb-ft in the AWD version, both utilizing an 8-speed automatic transmission.

2017 Volvo XC90 Horsepower

The Volvo XC90 features a 2.0L inline-4 engine, producing a horsepower range from 250 hp with the 2WD configuration to 400 hp with the AWD configuration.

Torque output varies from 258 lb-ft in the 2WD version to 472 lb-ft in the AWD version, both utilizing an 8-speed automatic transmission.

2016 Volvo XC90 Horsepower

The Volvo XC90 features a 2.0L engine with a horsepower range of 250 hp in the I4 configuration with 2WD, increasing to 400 hp in the AWD configuration.

Torque output varies from 258 lb-ft with the I4 engine in 2WD to 472 lb-ft with the AWD setup.

Transmission is an 8-speed automatic with overdrive, applicable to both drivetrain configurations.

2014 Volvo XC90 Horsepower

The 2014 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a 3.2L inline-six engine, producing a consistent output of 240 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque.

This vehicle is available with both all-wheel drive (AWD) and two-wheel drive (2WD) configurations, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission.

2013 Volvo XC90 Horsepower

The 2013 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a 3.2L engine that produces a consistent 240 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque across all configurations.

It is available with both 2WD and AWD drivetrain options and utilizes a 6-speed automatic transmission.

2012 Volvo XC90 Horsepower

The 2012 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a 3.2L engine that produces a consistent output of 240 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque across all configurations.

It is available with both all-wheel drive (AWD) and two-wheel drive (2WD) drivetrains, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission.

2011 Volvo XC90 Horsepower

The Volvo XC90 offers a horsepower range from 235 hp with the 3.2L engine in a 2WD configuration to 311 hp with the 4.4L V8 engine in an AWD setup.

Torque output varies from 236 lb-ft with the 3.2L engine to 325 lb-ft with the 4.4L V8, both utilizing a 6-speed automatic transmission with Geartronic functionality.

2010 Volvo XC90 Horsepower

The Volvo XC90 offers a horsepower range from 235 hp with the 3.2L engine in a 2WD configuration to 311 hp with the 4.4L V8 engine in an AWD setup.

Torque output varies from 236 lb-ft with the 3.2L engine to 325 lb-ft with the 4.4L V8, both utilizing a 6-speed automatic transmission with Geartronic functionality.

2009 Volvo XC90 Horsepower

The Volvo XC90 offers a horsepower range from 235 hp with a 3.2L engine in a 2WD configuration to 311 hp with a 4.4L V8 engine in an AWD setup.

Torque output varies from 236 lb-ft with the 3.2L engine to 325 lb-ft with the 4.4L V8 engine, both utilizing a 6-speed automatic transmission with Geartronic functionality.

2008 Volvo XC90 Horsepower

The 2008 Volvo XC90 offers a horsepower range from 235 hp with a 3.2L inline-six engine in a 2WD configuration to 311 hp with a 4.4L V8 engine in an AWD configuration.

Torque output varies from 236 lb-ft with the 3.2L engine to 325 lb-ft with the 4.4L V8 engine, both utilizing a 6-speed automatic transmission with Geartronic functionality.

2007 Volvo XC90 Horsepower

The Volvo XC90 offers a horsepower range from 235 hp with the 3.2L inline-six engine in a 2WD configuration to 311 hp with the 4.4L V8 engine in an AWD setup.

Torque output varies from 236 lb-ft with the 3.2L engine to 325 lb-ft with the 4.4L V8, both utilizing a 6-speed automatic transmission with Geartronic functionality.

2006 Volvo XC90 Horsepower

The Volvo XC90 features a horsepower range from 208 hp with a 2.5L engine in a 2WD configuration to 311 hp with a 4.4L engine in an AWD configuration.

Torque output varies from 236 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine to 325 lb-ft with the 4.4L engine.

The vehicle is equipped with either a 5-speed automatic transmission for the 2.5L engine or a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive for the 4.4L engine.

2005 Volvo XC90 Horsepower

The Volvo XC90 offers a horsepower range from 208 hp with the 2.5L engine in a 2WD configuration to 311 hp with the 4.4L engine in an AWD setup.

Torque output varies from 236 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine to 325 lb-ft with the 4.4L engine, both utilizing automatic transmissions with Geartronic functionality.

Engine options include 2.5L, 2.9L, and 4.4L configurations, with available drivetrains of 2WD and AWD.

2004 Volvo XC90 Horsepower

The Volvo XC90 offers a horsepower range from 208 hp with the 2.5L engine in a 2WD configuration to 268 hp with the 2.9L engine in an AWD setup.

Torque output varies from 236 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine in 2WD to 280 lb-ft with the 2.9L engine in AWD.

Engine configurations include a 2.5L inline-5 and a 2.9L inline-6, paired with either a 4-speed automatic transmission or Geartronic with overdrive.

2003 Volvo XC90 Horsepower

The Volvo XC90 offers a horsepower range from 208 hp with the 2.5L engine in a 2WD configuration to 268 hp with the 2.9L engine in an AWD setup.

Torque output varies from 236 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine in 2WD to 280 lb-ft with the 2.9L engine in AWD.

The vehicle is equipped with either a 5-speed automatic or a 4-speed automatic transmission, depending on the engine configuration.