2027 Chevrolet Traverse vs 2027 Volvo XC90
The Volvo XC90 wins clearly, 97.8 to 84, on safety. The Chevrolet Traverse is ahead on fuel & range.
2027 Chevrolet Traverse
The 2027 Chevrolet Traverse is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Traverse FWD, is EPA-rated a…
2027 Volvo XC90
The 2027 Volvo XC90 is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid large SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the XC90 B5 AWD, is EPA-rated at 25 m…
2027 Volvo XC90
Clear winThe Volvo XC90 wins clearly, 97.8 to 84, on safety. The Chevrolet Traverse is ahead on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2027 Volvo XC90overall 97.8 | 2027 Chevrolet Traverseoverall 84 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 94.9 | 96 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 75 | |||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||
| Space & cargonot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Performancenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Overall | 97.8 | 84 | |||||||||
Trim vs trim · 2 of 7 categories compared
Volvo XC90: base trim B5 AWD AWD · Chevrolet Traverse: base trim LT. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Volvo XC90 wins
- It lists 1 standard driver-assist features against 0.
- It is rated 25 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
Where the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse answers
- It costs $250 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($3,050 against $3,300).
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
31 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Volvo XC90B5 AWD AWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $40,800 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | — |
| Cylinder count | 4 | — |
| Engine type (full description) | In-line 4-cyl. turbocharged | — |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | — |
| Valve configuration | 4 valves/cylinder, 2 camshafts | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 247 hp | — |
| Torque | 266 lb-ft | — |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 23 mpg | — |
| MPG (combined) | 25 mpg | — |
| MPG (highway) | 29 mpg | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.329 | — |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | — |
| Transmission type | automatic hybrid | — |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Overall length | 195 in | — |
| Overall width | 75.7 in | — |
| Wheelbase | 118 in | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 41.5 in | — |
| Second-row headroom | 39.3 in | — |
| Third-row headroom | 36.3 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 40.9 in | — |
| Second-row legroom | 36 in | — |
| Third-row legroom | 31.9 in | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Double Wishbone Suspension, Coil Springs, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar | — |
| Rear suspension type | Integral Axle with Transverse Composite Leaf Spring, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar | — |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric Power Assisted Rack and Pinion Steering | — |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 18.8 gal | — |
| Minimum recommended octane | 95 | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.8 in | — |
| Second-row shoulder room | 56.5 in | — |
| Third-row shoulder room | 47 in | — |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
6 features · differences first, then sharedSafety1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Volvo XC90B5 AWD AWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| Antilock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Electronic Brake Assistance (EBA) | std | — |
Powertrain2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Volvo XC90B5 AWD AWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| All Wheel Drive (AWD) | std | — |
| 8-speed automatic gearbox | std | — |
Chassis3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Volvo XC90B5 AWD AWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| Double Wishbone Suspension, Coil Springs, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar. Optional Air Suspension (front) | std | — |
| Electric Power Assisted Rack and Pinion Steering | std | — |
| Integral Axle with Transverse Composite Leaf Spring, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar. Optional Air Suspension (rear) | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPVolvo XC90
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Chevrolet Traverse
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Volvo XC90B5 AWD AWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | $40,800 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 3 trims | $40,800 – $56,100 4 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | XC90 B5 AWD | Traverse FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 25 | 22 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,300 | $3,050 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | 3 yr / 36,000 mi (make terms) |
| Powertrain warranty | — | 5 yr / 60,000 mi (make terms) |
| Roadside assistance | — | 5 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Volvo XC90 or the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse?
The Volvo XC90 wins clearly, 97.8 to 84, on safety. The Chevrolet Traverse is ahead on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Volvo XC90 scores 97.8 and the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse 84. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Volvo XC90 or the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse?
2027 Volvo XC90: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Chevrolet Traverse: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2027 Volvo XC90 and the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse?
Where the 2027 Volvo XC90 wins: it lists 1 standard driver-assist features against 0 and is rated 25 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe). Where the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse answers: it costs $250 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($3,050 against $3,300). What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.