Compare the2026 Bentley BentaygaVS 2026 Volvo XC90

Safety
Warranty
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Transmission
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Payload and Towing
Servicing Ease
Ergonomics
Economic Advantages

Safety

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Earlier warning of stopped traffic, traffic signals, dangerous road conditions, weather, or accidents, can keep driver's safer and prevent crashes. The Bentayga has Connected Car Services, a system that seamlessly communicates important warnings to the driver about impending danger, if they're available. The XC90 doesn’t offer a system that can receive automated systems

A passive infrared night vision system optional on the Bentayga helps the driver to more easily detect people, animals or other objects in front of the vehicle at night. Using an infrared camera to detect heat, the system then projects the image on the windshield, near the driver’s line of sight. The XC90 doesn’t offer a night vision system.

The Bentley Bentayga’s rear backup camera has a standard washer for maintaining a clear view under various conditions. In contrast, the Volvo XC90 does not offer a rear camera washer, meaning its effectiveness relies on manual cleaning by the user when necessary.

Both the Bentayga and the XC90 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and available lane departure warning systems.

Warranty

The Bentayga comes with a full 3-year/unlimited-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The XC90’s 50,000-mile basic warranty expires sooner.

Engine

The Bentayga has more powerful engines than the XC90:

	Horsepower	Torque
Bentayga Hybrid 3.0 turbo V6 hybrid	456 HP	516 lbs.-ft.
Bentayga 4.0 turbo V8	542 HP	568 lbs.-ft.
Bentayga SPEED 4.0 turbo V8	641 HP	627 lbs.-ft.
XC90 B5 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid	247 HP	266 lbs.-ft.
XC90 B6 2.0 turbo/supercharged 4-cylinder hybrid	295 HP	310 lbs.-ft.
XC90 T8 2.0 turbo/supercharged 4-cylinder hybrid	455 HP	523 lbs.-ft.

As tested in Car and Driver the Bentley Bentayga is faster than the Volvo XC90:

	Bentayga Hybrid	Bentayga turbo V8	XC90 B6	XC90 T8
Zero to 60 MPH	4.5 sec	3.5 sec	6.8 sec	4.8 sec
5 to 60 MPH Rolling Start	5.4 sec	4.6 sec	7.4 sec	5.2 sec
Passing 30 to 50 MPH	2.8 sec	n/a	3.4 sec	2.6 sec
Passing 50 to 70 MPH	3.5 sec	n/a	4.9 sec	3.4 sec
Quarter Mile	13 sec	12 sec	15.2 sec	13.4 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	107 MPH	114 MPH	92 MPH	105 MPH
Top Speed	158 MPH	180 MPH	114 MPH	113 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the Bentayga V8’s fuel efficiency. The XC90 doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

Both the Bentayga and the XC90 have a standard automatic start/stop engine feature to stop unnecessary fuel waste and pollution at stoplights and heavy traffic. All Bentaygas have a standard disable switch for the system, so a driver can keep the engine from shutting off when the vehicle stops temporarily. The XC90 T8 doesn’t offer a way to disable start/stop.

The Bentayga Hybrid’s standard fuel tank has a gallon more fuel capacity than the XC90 (19.8 vs. 18.8 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups. The Bentayga’s standard fuel tank has 3.7 gallons more fuel capacity than the XC90 (22.5 vs. 18.8 gallons).

The Bentayga has a standard locking fuel door which locks and unlocks with the power locks. The fuel filler door is not lockable on the XC90. A locking fuel door helps prevent fuel theft and vandalism, such as sugar in the tank.

Transmission

The Bentayga SPEED’s launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s precisely in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The XC90 doesn’t offer launch control.

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the Bentayga’s brake rotors are larger than those on the XC90:

	Bentayga	Bentayga CCB	XC90 B5/B6	XC90 T8
Front Rotors	15.7 inches	17.3 inches	13.6 inches	14.4 inches
Rear Rotors	15 inches	14.6 inches	12.6 inches	13.4 inches

The Bentayga SPEED offers optional heat-treated ceramic brake rotors, which last ten to twenty times as long as conventional cast iron rotors, don’t rust, don’t fade during repeated high speed braking, and their lighter weight contribute to better braking, handling and acceleration. The XC90 doesn’t offer ceramic brake rotors.

The Bentayga stops much shorter than the XC90:

	Bentayga	XC90
100 to 0 MPH	331 feet	363 feet	Car and Driver
70 to 0 MPH	165 feet	181 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	114 feet	123 feet	Motor Trend

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Bentayga has larger tires than the XC90 (285/45R21 vs. 275/45R20).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Bentayga has standard 21-inch wheels. Smaller 20-inch wheels are standard on the XC90. The Bentayga SPEED’s optional 23-inch wheels are larger than the 22-inch wheels optional on the XC90.

Suspension and Handling

The Bentayga offers active sway bars, which help keep it flat and controlled during cornering, but disconnect at lower speeds to smooth the ride and offer greater off-road suspension articulation. This helps keep the tires glued to the road on-road and off. The XC90 doesn’t offer an active sway bar system.

The front and rear suspension of the Bentayga uses air springs for a smoother, controlled ride than the XC90, which uses coil springs in front and transverse leafs springs in the rear. Air springs maintain proper ride height and ride more smoothly.

The Bentayga offers an available active suspension system, which counteracts cornering forces actively, limiting body roll and improving handling and stability. Volvo doesn’t offer an active suspension on the XC90.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Bentayga’s wheelbase is .4 inches longer than on the XC90 (117.9 inches vs. 117.5 inches). The Bentayga EWB’s wheelbase is 7.5 inches longer than on the XC90 (125 inches vs. 117.5 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Bentayga is .9 inches wider in the front and 1.6 inches wider in the rear than on the XC90.

The Bentayga S handles at .88 G’s, while the XC90 T8 Ultra pulls only .80 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Bentayga SPEED executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 2.8 seconds quicker than the XC90 B6 Ultra (24.6 seconds @ .79 average G’s vs. 27.4 seconds @ .62 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the Bentayga SPEED’s turning circle is 2.3 feet tighter than the XC90’s (37.4 feet vs. 39.7 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Bentayga has a greater minimum ground clearance than the XC90 (9.7 vs. 8.8 inches), allowing the Bentayga to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

Chassis

As tested by Car and Driver, the interior of the Bentayga S is quieter than the XC90 B6 Core:

	Bentayga	XC90
70 MPH Cruising	61 dB	65 dB

Passenger Space

The Bentayga has 5.2 cubic feet more passenger volume than the XC90 (109 vs. 103.8).

Cargo Capacity

The Bentayga has a much larger cargo volume than the XC90 with its rear seat up (17.1 vs. 12.6 cubic feet).

A low lift-over cargo hatch design makes loading and unloading the Bentayga easier. The Bentayga’s cargo hatch lift-over height is 28.4 inches, while the XC90’s liftover is 30.8 inches.

Pressing a button automatically lowers or raises the Bentayga’s rear seats, to make changing between cargo and passengers easier. The XC90 doesn’t offer automatic folding seats.

Payload and Towing

The Bentayga’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the XC90’s (7165 vs. 5000 pounds).

The Bentayga has a much higher standard payload capacity than the XC90 (1510 vs. 1210 lbs.).

Servicing Ease

The engine in the Bentayga is mounted longitudinally (North-South), instead of sideways, as in the XC90. This makes it easier to service and maintain, because the accessory belts are in front.

Ergonomics

The Bentayga’s front and rear power windows all open or close fully with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside the car. The XC90’s rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to open or close them fully.

The Bentayga EWB’s optional power side swing out doors make it much easier to load and unload kids and cargo. One touch opens the door, before you even get to the sport utility. The XC90 doesn’t offer a power rear door.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are standard on the Bentayga to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. Heated windshield washer nozzles cost extra on the XC90.

To better shield the driver and front passenger’s vision, the Bentayga offers optional dual-element sun visors that can block glare from two directions simultaneously. The XC90 doesn’t offer secondary sun visors.

To shield the driver and front passenger’s vision over a larger portion of the windshield and side windows, the Bentayga has standard extendable sun visors. The XC90 doesn’t offer extendable visors.

Optional air conditioned front and rear seats keep the Bentayga’s passengers comfortable and take the sting out of hot leather in summer. The XC90 doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats for the second row.

The Bentayga has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the vehicle heater warms up. A heated steering wheel costs extra on the XC90.

Both the Bentayga and the XC90 offer available massaging front seats. The Bentayga also offers optional massaging rear seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging second row seats aren’t available in the XC90.

The Bentayga is equipped with both FM and AM stereo radios, offering access to more content and better coverage than the XC90, which solely provides FM radio. With AM radio, you can enjoy a wider variety of stations featuring news, talk shows, sports commentary, native language programing, automated traffic guidance, and emergency broadcasts. AM waves travel further and penetrate buildings and obstacles more effectively than FM signals, especially at night. Having both FM and AM stereo radios the Bentayga offers a more comprehensive listening experience compared to only FM in the XC90.

HD Radio boasts several benefits over conventional radio: superior sound quality with clearer and consistent FM broadcasts, CD-quality audio, and Multicast Channels offering up to four streams from a single station, adding programming choices. Cars like the Bentayga equipped with HD Radio provide an improved in-car entertainment experience. The XC90, devoid of this technology, foregoes these benefits. Selecting the Bentley Bentayga empowers drivers to enjoy a more immersive and enjoyable listening experience while on the go.

Both the Bentley Bentayga and the Volvo XC90 have a standard Qi wireless phone charging system in the front seat. To easily keep personal devices charged in the rear seat, without cables tangling and wearing out, the Bentayga also offers an optional wireless charging system in the rear seat. The XC90 does not.

The Bentayga’s Park Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, with the driver only controlling speed with the brake pedal. The XC90 doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

Economic Advantages

According to iSeeCars.com the 2025 Bentley Bentayga retains 52.15% of its original value after 5 years, significantly more than the 41.32% resale value of the 2025 Volvo XC90 after five years, which can save the Bentley’s owner.

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