What the T8 AWD Long-range PHEV adds over the B5 AWD
Spec
B5 AWD
T8 AWD Long-range PHEV
Engine type (full description)
In-line 4-cyl. turbocharged
In-line 4-cyl. turbocharged with e-boost
Fuel tank capacity
18.8 gal
18 gal
MPG (combined)
25 mpg
27 mpg
Standard here, not on the base trim: Floor-mounted battery placement, Lithium-ion battery (41.2 / 37.9 kWh Nominal / Usable), Transverse, front wheel drive with rear electric motor (PHEV configuration)
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kit
Dimensions Exterior
Overall length
195 in
Overall width
75.7 in
Wheelbase
117.5 in
Engine Basics
Aspiration
twin turbo
Cylinder count
4
Fuel injection system
gdi mpi
Engine type (full description)
In-line 4-cyl. turbocharged with e-boost
Valve configuration
4 valves/cylinder, 2 camshafts
Engine Output
Horsepower
247 hp
Torque
266 lb-ft
Fuel Economy
MPG (combined)
27 mpg
Fuel System
Minimum recommended octane
95
Fuel tank capacity
18 gal
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
Shoulder Room
Front shoulder room
57.8 in
Second-row shoulder room
56.5 in
Third-row shoulder room
47 in
Steering
Steering type
Electric Power Assisted Rack and Pinion Steering
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
Transmission
Final drive ratio
3.3
Transmission speeds
8
Transmission type
automatic 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)
Transverse, front wheel drive with rear electric motor (PHEV configuration)
Chassis3 std · 0 opt
Double Wishbone Suspension, Coil Springs, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar. Optional Air Suspension (front)
Electric Power Assisted Rack and Pinion Steering
Integral Axle with Transverse Composite Leaf Spring, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar. Optional Air Suspension (rear)
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2027 XC90. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the T8 AWD Long-range PHEV
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits
What does the 2027 Volvo XC90 T8 AWD Long-range PHEV add over the B5 AWD?
Against the B5 AWD, 3 features become standard that the B5 AWD does not and 3 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.