Volvo Model Lineup Spec Comparison
Every current Volvo — EX30 through EX90 — lined up on dimensions, seating, powertrain, cargo, and towing in one table, so you can compare the full lineup without digging through seven separate brochures.
View New Inventory →Not Sure Yet? Start Here- Most affordable EX30
- Most cargo XC90, 85.7 cu ft
- Highest tow rating XC90, 5,000 lbs
- Only wagon V60 Cross Country
The Full Lineup, Side by Side
Seven current models on the dimensions that actually separate them.
| Model | Length | Height | Seats | Powertrain | Max cargo | Max towing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX30 | 166.7 in | 61.2 in | 5 | Fully electric | 27.8 cu ft | 2,000 lbs |
| EX40 | 174.8 in | 64.8 in | 5 | Fully electric | 57.5 cu ft | 2,000 lbs |
| XC40 | 174.8 in | 65.0 in | 5 | Mild hybrid gas | 57.5 cu ft | 3,500 lbs |
| V60 Cross Country | 188.5 in | 59.2 in | 5 | Mild hybrid gas | — | 2,000 lbs |
| XC60 | 185.4 in | 65.2 in | 5 | Mild hybrid gas or plug-in hybrid | 63.3 cu ft | 3,500 lbs |
| XC90 | 195.0 in | 69.9 in | 6 or 7 | Mild hybrid gas or plug-in hybrid | 85.7 cu ft | 5,000 lbs |
| EX90 | 198.3 in | 68.8 in | 6 or 7 | Fully electric | — | 4,850 lbs |
Source: manufacturer specifications, current as of the 2026 model year and updated with each model-year refresh.
Table Source and Trade-offs
No single Volvo wins every row in this lineup comparison, and that's the honest way to read it. The EX30 is the smallest and most affordable model in the current lineup, trading size and towing capability for the lowest cost of entry and the tightest footprint for in-town driving. The XC90 and EX90 win on cargo and towing — the XC90's 85.7 cubic feet with the seats folded and 5,000-pound tow rating are the highest figures in the lineup, and the EX90 carries that same three-row footprint into a fully electric powertrain. A plug-in hybrid XC60 or XC90 tows exactly as much as its gas mild-hybrid counterpart, so choosing the electric-assist version costs nothing in towing capability. Trim availability within any one model varies by what's currently on the lot, so a specific configuration — wheel size, interior color, options package — is worth confirming against current inventory before a visit rather than assumed from this table alone.
Towing Capacity, Visualized
Manufacturer-rated maximum towing weight by model.
Max Cargo, Visualized
Maximum cargo volume, seats folded, for the five models with a confirmed published figure.
What These Numbers Mean on Cape Cod
Length and height matter most for parking and garage clearance in older downtown areas like Hyannis or Falmouth, where the compact EX30 and EX40 fit tighter spots than the three-row XC90 or EX90 — a real consideration for anyone with a narrow driveway or a garage built decades before today's SUVs were the norm. Cargo volume matters for anyone hauling gear to the beach or ferry-bound luggage to Woods Hole; the XC60 and XC90's larger cargo areas handle that more comfortably than the compact models, and the difference is largest exactly when it matters most — packing for a full week on the Cape rather than a day trip.
Towing capacity is the deciding factor for boat owners. The XC90's 5,000-pound rating covers most small-to-midsize boats launched around Cape Cod Bay, while the EX30, EX40, and V60 Cross Country's 2,000-pound ratings suit a small trailer — a jet ski or a light utility trailer — at most. Seating capacity separates the lineup just as cleanly: only the XC90 and EX90 offer a third row, which matters for carpools, grandparents visiting for the summer, or fitting extra passengers on a Woods Hole ferry run without splitting into two vehicles. See our dedicated towing guide for a closer look at matching a specific boat to a specific model.
How to Use This Table When Shopping
Start with whichever single row matters most to how you actually use a vehicle, rather than trying to optimize every column at once. A buyer prioritizing towing capacity should look at the towing column first and treat everything else as secondary; a buyer prioritizing parking ease downtown should start from length and height instead. Powertrain is the one column worth cross-checking against your charging situation before anything else, since a fully electric model's practicality depends entirely on whether home charging is realistic for you. Once a row narrows the field to one or two models, our buyer's guide walks through the remaining trade-offs in more depth, and current inventory tells you what's actually available to test drive this week rather than what exists on paper.
Seating Capacity Across the Lineup
Two tiers, split by whether a third row exists at all.
Five of the seven current models top out at five seats with no third-row option available at any trim level. These cover everything from the compact EX30 to the midsize XC60, so five-seat capacity alone doesn't narrow much beyond ruling out a third row entirely.
The XC90 and EX90 are the only current models offering a third row, configurable as either a seven-seat layout with a three-across second-row bench or a six-seat layout with second-row captain's chairs. Anyone who needs regular seating beyond five is choosing between these two models specifically.
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View New Inventory →Frequently Asked Questions
Which Volvo model is the cheapest?
The EX30 is Volvo's most affordable current model, positioned as the smallest and most accessible entry point into the lineup.
Which Volvo has the most cargo space?
The XC90 has the most cargo space in the lineup, at 85.7 cubic feet with the seats folded — the highest figure of any current Volvo model.
Which Volvo can tow the most?
The XC90 has the highest tow rating in the lineup at 5,000 lbs, whether equipped as a conventional mild hybrid or as the plug-in hybrid Recharge trim — towing capacity doesn't change between the two.
Does a plug-in hybrid Volvo tow less than the gas version?
No. Both the XC60 and XC90 tow exactly as much in their plug-in hybrid Recharge trims as they do in their conventional mild hybrid gas trims.
How many seats does the XC90 have?
The XC90 seats six or seven depending on configuration — a seven-seat layout with a three-across second-row bench, or a six-seat layout with second-row captain's chairs.
Is the V60 Cross Country available with a third row?
No. The V60 Cross Country is a five-passenger wagon with no third-row option; the XC90 and EX90 are the only current Volvo models with three rows.
What's the difference between the XC60 and XC90?
The XC90 is larger in every dimension in this table — longer, taller, more cargo space, and a higher tow rating — and is the only one of the two with a third-row seating option. The XC60 is the better fit for a household that doesn't need six or seven seats and wants a smaller footprint for daily driving and parking.
Is the EX30 too small for a family?
The EX30 seats five and has the smallest cargo volume in the lineup at 27.8 cubic feet, so it suits a smaller household or a second vehicle better than a primary family SUV. A family needing more room for car seats and gear is generally better matched to the XC60, XC90, or V60 Cross Country.