2016 Volvo XC90 AWD
The 2016 Volvo XC90 AWD is a SUV. It has a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 316 hp (236 kW), with an 8-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 5.7 seconds and top speed is 130 mph (209 km/h).
ABOUT THE 2016 VOLVO XC90 AWD

Written by CarDetails.org. Last reviewed September 14, 2026.
SPECS
| Make | Volvo | Model | XC90 AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2016 | Version / Trim | Volvo 2016 XC90 AWD |
| Body Style | SUV | Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | Ext. Colour | Crystal White Pearl, Ice White, Black Stone, Onyx Black Metallic, Osmium Grey Metallic, Savile Grey Metallic, Bright Silver Metallic, Electric Silver Metallic, Magic Blue Metallic, Passion Red, Maple Brown Metallic |
| Steering | LHD / RHD | Manufactured In | Sweden |
| Drive | All-Wheel Drive (AWD) | Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cyl Turbo Supercharged | Engine Size | 2,000 cc |
| Power | 316 hp / 236 kW | Torque | 400 Nm / 295 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) | 5.7 sec | Top Speed | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
| Fuel Economy | 20 mpg city / 25 mpg hwy | ||
| Wheelbase | 2,984 mm | Kerb Weight | 2,065 kg (4,553 lb) |
HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2016 SUVS
Compared with other 2016 SUVs in our database, its 316 hp is 18% more than the average 2016 SUV (268 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 1.7 seconds quicker than average, and it is 13% heavier than the typical SUV.
| 2016 Volvo XC90 AWD | Average 2016 SUVs | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 316 hp | 268 hp (116 cars) | +18% |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 334 Nm (116 cars) | +20% |
| 0–60 mph | 5.7 s | 7.4 s (125 cars) | -23% |
| Top speed | 130 mph | 120 mph (125 cars) | +9% |
| Kerb weight | 2,065 kg | 1,832 kg (132 cars) | +13% |
| Engine size | 2,000 cc | 2,736 cc (125 cars) | -27% |
Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.
CLOSEST RIVALS
Other 2016 SUVs with similar power to the 2016 Volvo XC90 AWD.
| Car | Power | 0–60 mph | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Volvo XC90 AWD | 316 hp | 5.7 s | 2,065 kg |
| 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e | 308 hp | 5.8 s | 2,040 kg |
| 2016 BYD Song Plus DM-i | 325 hp | 6.5 s | 1,755 kg |
| 2016 Lexus GX 460 | 301 hp | 7.7 s | 2,245 kg |
| 2016 Volkswagen Touareg | 335 hp | 7.4 s | 2,090 kg |