2026 Hyundai Palisade vs. 2026 Volvo XC90 Review

Picture of the 2026 Hyundai Palisade

2026 Hyundai
Palisade

MSRP*: $39,435 to $56,560
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Picture of the 2026 Volvo XC90

2026 Volvo
XC90

MSRP*: $61,050 to $73,850
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MPG - City 18 - 19 MPG 20 - 23 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 - 25 MPG 26 - 30 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 86.7 ft3 65.5 ft3
Engine
  • 287-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 247-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 295-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 287 hp 247 - 295 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 199.2 - 199.4 in 195.0 in
Exterior Width 78.0 in 79.1 in
Leg Room Front 44.2 in
Rear 43.0 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 37.0 in
Head Room Front 40.1 - 41.5 in
Rear 40.0 - 40.7 in
Front 38.9 in
Rear 38.5 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Hyundai Palisade than in the Volvo XC90. The Hyundai Palisade will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Volvo XC90.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Hyundai Palisade as you will with the Volvo XC90, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Hyundai Palisade is a better financial choice over the Volvo XC90, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
The Hyundai Palisade is a little narrower than the Volvo XC90, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Hyundai Palisade, which is slightly longer than the Volvo XC90.

Handling
The Hyundai Palisade has the same turning radius as the Volvo XC90, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Hyundai Palisade will do just as well as the Volvo XC90, since they have about the same towing capacity. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Hyundai Palisade and the Volvo XC90.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Hyundai Palisade doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Volvo XC90.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Hyundai Palisade and the Volvo XC90. With the Hyundai Palisade, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Volvo XC90.