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Your vehicleHome›Volvo›XC90›2025› T8 AWD
2025 Volvo XC90

T8 AWD AWD

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What the T8 AWD adds over the B5 AWD

SpecB5 AWDT8 AWD
Horsepower250 hp310 hp
Engine type (full description)In-line 4-cyl. turbochargedIn-line 4-cyl. turbocharged with e-boost

Standard here, not on the base trim: Electric Range (WLTP) 71-63 km (EAER, Combined), Lithium-ion battery (T8 AWD only), 18.8 / 14.7 kWh (Nominal/Usable)

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter345 mm
Front brake typeventilated disc
Rear brake diameter320 mm
Rear brake typesolid disc

Engine Basics

Aspirationtwin turbo
Cylinder count4
Engine displacement1969 cc
Fuel injection systemgdi mpi
Engine type (full description)In-line 4-cyl. turbocharged with e-boost
Valve configurationDOHC

Engine Output

Horsepower310 hp

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane95

Steering

Steering typeElectric Power Assisted Rack and Pinion Steering

Suspension

Front suspension typeDouble Wishbone Suspension, Coil Springs, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar
Rear suspension typeIntegral Axle with Transverse Composite Leaf Spring, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar

Transmission

Final drive ratio3.3
Transmission speeds8
Transmission typeautomatic hybrid

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety1 std · 0 opt

  • Antilock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Electronic Brake Assistance (EBA)

Powertrain5 std · 0 opt

  • All Wheel Drive (AWD)
  • 8-speed automatic gearbox (AWF8G45 / AW TG-81SD)
  • Electric Range (WLTP) 71-63 km (EAER, Combined)
  • In-line 4-cyl. turbocharged (B5 AWD) / In-line 4-cyl. turbocharged with e-boost (T8 AWD)
  • Lithium-ion battery (T8 AWD only), 18.8 / 14.7 kWh (Nominal/Usable)

Chassis2 std · 0 opt

  • Double Wishbone Suspension, Coil Springs, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar (front) / Integral Axle with Transverse Composite Leaf Spring, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar (rear). Optional Air Suspension.
  • Electric Power Assisted Rack and Pinion Steering

Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.

Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2025 XC90. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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Common questions about the T8 AWD

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

What does the 2025 Volvo XC90 T8 AWD add over the B5 AWD?

Against the B5 AWD, 2 features become standard that the B5 AWD does not and 2 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.