Head-to-head
2027 Hyundai Palisade vs 2027 Volvo XC90
The Hyundai Palisade wins clearly, 99.9 to 79.5, on fuel & range, safety, performance.
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2027 Hyundai Palisade
The 2027 Hyundai Palisade is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Palisade Hybrid FWD…
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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…
Verdict · default weights
2027 Hyundai Palisade
Clear winThe Hyundai Palisade wins clearly, 99.9 to 79.5, on fuel & range, safety, performance.
Fuel & range 2027 Hyundai Palisade leads by 36.1
Safety 2027 Hyundai Palisade leads by 24.4
Performance 2027 Hyundai Palisade leads by 8.5
| Category · weight | 2027 Hyundai Palisadeoverall 99.9 | 2027 Volvo XC90overall 79.5 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 63.9 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 75.6 | |||||||||
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 & cargow 2 | 100 | 99.4 | |||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 99.2 | 90.7 | |||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Overall | 99.9 | 79.5 | |||||||||
Trim vs trim · 4 of 7 categories compared
Hyundai Palisade: base trim SE FWD · Volvo XC90: base trim B5 AWD AWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Hyundai Palisade wins
- It lists 44 standard driver-assist features against 1.
- It costs $1,350 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,950 against $3,300).
- It is rated 34 combined against 25 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
Where the 2027 Volvo XC90 answers
- It turns out 266 lb-ft of torque against 260.
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
53 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Volvo XC90B5 AWD AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $39,735 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 3,470 cc | — |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.5L MPI + GDI DOHC 24-Valve V-Type 6-cylinder | In-line 4-cyl. turbocharged |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve | 4 valves/cylinder, 2 camshafts |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 287 hp | 247 hp |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft | 266 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 19 mpg | 23 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg | 25 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 26 mpg | 29 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.510 | 3.329 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic hybrid |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7.4 in | — |
| Overall height | 69.5 in | — |
| Overall length | 199 in | 195 in |
| Overall width | 78 in | 75.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 117 in | 118 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 86.7 cu-ft | — |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 46.3 cu-ft | — |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 19.1 cu-ft | — |
| Total interior volume | 181 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 41.5 in | 41.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40.7 in | 39.3 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.8 in | 36.3 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 44.2 in | 40.9 in |
| Second-row legroom | 43 in | 36 in |
| Third-row legroom | 32.1 in | 31.9 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,872 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,420 lbs | — |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6,327 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut with coil springs | Double Wishbone Suspension, Coil Springs, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link Independent, separated spring & shocks | Integral Axle with Transverse Composite Leaf Spring, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Rack and pinion, column-mounted | Electric Power Assisted Rack and Pinion Steering |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.6 ft | — |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 345 mm | — |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | — |
| Parking brake type | epb | — |
| Rear brake diameter | 325 mm | — |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | — |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | — |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | — |
| Wheel width | 8 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 235/65 R18 106H | — |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 19 gal | 18.8 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 95 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Bluelink | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 61.4 in | 57.8 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 61 in | 56.5 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 55.6 in | 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
157 features · differences first, then sharedSafety43 differ · 44 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Volvo XC90B5 AWD AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Blind-Spot Collision Warning | std | — |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist Detection & JT/DO | std | — |
| Smart Cruise Control 2 (w/ Emergency Stop) | std | — |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist Detection & JT/DO | std | — |
| Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist 2 | std | — |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist | std | — |
| Driver and front passenger airbag (2) | std | — |
| Front (2) and 2nd row (2) side impact airbags | std | — |
| Front center airbag (1) | std | — |
| Highway Driving Assist – HDA I | std | — |
| Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist 2 | std | — |
| Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go & Curve Control | std | — |
| Rear view monitor with parking guidance | std | — |
| Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors (2) | std | — |
| 2x LATCH anchors & 3 tethers (for bench seat) in 2nd row; 2x LATCH & 3 tethers for 3rd row | std | — |
| Driver Attention Warning | std | — |
| Front (2) and 2nd row (2) side impact airbags | std | — |
| Parking Distance Warning – Forward and Reverse | std | — |
| Parking Distance Warning – Forward and Reverse | std | — |
| Safe Exit Assist w/ rear door indicator | std | — |
| Trailer Sway Control | std | — |
| Adjustable front-seat shoulder belt anchors | std | — |
| Anti-theft system integrated with remote keyless entry and panic alarm | std | — |
| Cruise controls, smart | std | — |
| Driver Knee Airbag (1) | std | — |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) with traction control (TCS) and brake assist | std | — |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) with traction control (TCS) and brake assist | std | — |
| Forward Attention Warning | std | — |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) – Direct Oncoming (DO) | std | — |
| Front, 2nd-row and 3rd-row outboard seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters | std | — |
| Haptic Feedback | std | — |
| High Beam Assist | std | — |
| Hillstart Assist Control (HAC) | std | — |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | std | — |
| Occupant Classification System (OCS) – seat weight sensor and seat track sensor | std | — |
| Parking Brake – Electronic with Auto Vehicle Hold | std | — |
| Power window lock-out button | std | — |
| Rear child safety locks | std | — |
| Rear Occupant Alert (door-logic system) | std | — |
| Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors (2) | std | — |
| Vehicle stability management | std | — |
| Immobilizer | std | — |
| Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) with individual tire indicator | std | — |
| Antilock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Electronic Brake Assistance (EBA) | std | std |
Infotainment16 differ · 16 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Volvo XC90B5 AWD AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Wifi Hotspot | std | — |
| Bluetooth® hands-free w/ wireless audio streaming | std | — |
| 12.3" color touchscreen with onboard Navigation | std | — |
| Audio controls (Volume up/down, Seek up/down, Mode) | std | — |
| Bluelink® Connected Car System | std | — |
| Dynamic Voice Recognition | std | — |
| HD Radio | std | — |
| High Power USB-Cs: Two 1st row (2x USB-C Power) + Two 2nd row + Two 3rd row | std | — |
| Multiple Device Connection (up to two devices) | std | — |
| Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates | std | — |
| Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates | std | — |
| Paddle Shifters | std | — |
| Passenger Talk In-car intercom | std | — |
| Rear Seat Quiet Mode | std | — |
| Sirius XM | std | — |
| Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | std | — |
Convenience8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Volvo XC90B5 AWD AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Proximity key entry with push button start | std | — |
| 12-volt outlet (2 total: 1 Fr, 1 cargo) | std | — |
| Power door and liftgate locks | std | — |
| Proximity w/ detachable valet key (2) | std | — |
| Remote engine start (on key fob) | std | — |
| Remote keyless entry system with alarm and panic | std | — |
| Remote release – Hood | std | — |
| Power windows with safety front auto-down/up | std | — |
Climate6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Volvo XC90B5 AWD AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Zone automatic climate control w/auto defog | std | — |
| 2nd and 3rd row air vents | std | — |
| 2nd row HVAC controls | std | — |
| Air conditioning | std | — |
| External temperature display | std | — |
| PTC Heater | std | — |
Seating11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Volvo XC90B5 AWD AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 60/40 split fold-flat seats with recline & adjustable head restraints | std | — |
| 6-way adjustable driver's seat | std | — |
| 2nd Row – Bench Seating | std | — |
| 3rd row 60/40 split-fold seats with ingress/egress handles | std | — |
| 6-way adjustable passenger seat | std | — |
| Materials – Cloth | std | — |
| One-touch 2nd row seat slide for 3rd row access | std | — |
| Rear center armrest (bench seats) | std | — |
| Seating Capacity | std | — |
| Sliding 2nd-row seats with electric cargo area releases | std | — |
| Tilting Walk-In Feature | std | — |
Interior22 differ · 22 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Volvo XC90B5 AWD AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2" Color multi-information display | std | — |
| Assist grips / B-Pillar Assist Grip | std | — |
| Central dome light (with delay) and auto cut-off | std | — |
| Dashboard – Slush-molding | std | — |
| Dashboard – Wrapped, artificial leather | std | — |
| Door handles – Metal Paint | std | — |
| Front center console – Fixed armrest storage with tray | std | — |
| Front seatback pockets | std | — |
| Glove compartment – With damper and illuminated | std | — |
| Headliner/Pillar – Cloth | std | — |
| Illuminated power window switches | std | — |
| LED interior cabin lights | std | — |
| Map Lights, 3rd row, cargo area light | std | — |
| Multi-information display controls | std | — |
| Steering wheel – Leatherette-wrapped | std | — |
| Storage tray – Center stack / center console | std | — |
| Tilt + Telescoping steering wheel | std | — |
| Upper door panels / console armrest – Premium Soft Touch | std | — |
| Sunvisor – W/ illumination | std | — |
| Floor mats – Carpeted | opt | — |
| Sunvisor – W/ sliding function | std | — |
| Door storage pockets – Front and rear | std | — |
Exterior28 differ · 28 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Volvo XC90B5 AWD AWD |
|---|---|---|
| LED headlights (Projector) | std | — |
| "Flat-Type" Front 2-speed/variable intermittent windshield wipers | std | — |
| 18 X 8.0J Alloys / 235/65 R18 106H | std | — |
| Acoustic side glass – Front | std | — |
| Acoustic windshield | std | — |
| Black Side sills | std | — |
| Bumpers – Two-tone (Black/Silver or variant) | std | — |
| Door Garnish – Lower Side Door | std | — |
| Door handle welcome lights | std | — |
| Grille – Black + Silver Accents | std | — |
| Heated outside mirrors | std | — |
| Hood insulator | std | — |
| Intermittent rear window wiper/washer (non-variable) | std | — |
| LED center positioning light | std | — |
| LED daytime running lights | std | — |
| LED rear combination lamps/taillights | std | — |
| Lower Fascia Elements – Silver Paint Finish | std | — |
| Outside mirrors – Body Color | std | — |
| Outside mirrors – Power Side Mirrors | std | — |
| Roof antenna, shark-fin | std | — |
| Tailgate Emergency Lamp | std | — |
| Automatic headlights | std | — |
| Privacy glass – Rear/quarter/back glass | std | — |
| Rear window defroster with timer | std | — |
| Solar front glass – Front door, windshield | std | — |
| Compact Spare Tire / T155/90R18 | std | — |
| LED Roof-mounted center high-mount wide stop lamp | std | — |
| Rear spoiler – Wide Integrated with CHMSL, bodycolor | std | — |
Powertrain9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Volvo XC90B5 AWD AWD |
|---|---|---|
| All Wheel Drive (AWD) | — | std |
| FWD | std | — |
| 3.5L MPI + GDI DOHC 24-Valve V-Type 6-cylinder engine, Displacement: 3,470 cc, engine cover | std | — |
| 8-speed automatic gearbox | — | std |
| 8-speed automatic transmission (A8LF1) | std | — |
| Drive Mode Select (Eco, Sport, & My Drive) – Dash-mounted button + toggle switch | std | — |
| Electronic shift lock system | std | — |
| Idle Stop & Go | std | — |
| Shift-by-Wire w/paddle shifters | std | — |
Chassis7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Volvo XC90B5 AWD AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Double Wishbone Suspension, Coil Springs, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar. Optional Air Suspension (front) | — | std |
| Electric Power Assisted Rack and Pinion Steering | — | std |
| Front suspension – MacPherson strut with coil springs | std | — |
| Integral Axle with Transverse Composite Leaf Spring, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar. Optional Air Suspension (rear) | — | std |
| Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Rack and pinion steering, column-mounted | std | — |
| Rear suspension – Multi-link Independent, separated spring & shocks | std | — |
| Rear suspension – Self-Leveling suspension | std | — |
Cargo6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Volvo XC90B5 AWD AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Tow Hitch | opt | — |
| TOW mode – Dash-mounted button | std | — |
| Cargo – Underfloor storage compartment | std | — |
| Cargo-area cover – Removable, retractable-type | opt | — |
| Roof cross bars | opt | — |
| Trailering Package (trailer prewire, HD engine/trans coolers, sway control) | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPHyundai Palisade
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints 5 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (2), Fuel/Propulsion System (2), Service Brakes (1)
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Volvo XC90
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Volvo XC90B5 AWD AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39,735 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $39,735 – $59,680 21 trims | — 3 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | HEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Palisade Hybrid FWD Blue | XC90 B5 AWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 34 | 25 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,950 | $3,300 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Hyundai Palisade or the 2027 Volvo XC90?
The Hyundai Palisade wins clearly, 99.9 to 79.5, on fuel & range, safety, performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Hyundai Palisade scores 99.9 and the 2027 Volvo XC90 79.5. 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 Hyundai Palisade or the 2027 Volvo XC90?
2027 Hyundai Palisade: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Volvo XC90: 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 Hyundai Palisade and the 2027 Volvo XC90?
Where the 2027 Hyundai Palisade wins: it lists 44 standard driver-assist features against 1, costs $1,350 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,950 against $3,300), and is rated 34 combined against 25 (EPA mpg or MPGe). Where the 2027 Volvo XC90 answers: it turns out 266 lb-ft of torque against 260. What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.