Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs Volvo XC90 (2026)
Land Rover Range Rover Velar (₹81.00 Lakh – ₹87.50 Lakh) and Volvo XC90 (₹98.80 Lakh) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Land Rover Range Rover Velar is more affordable — it starts ₹17.80 Lakh lower than the Volvo XC90.
Specification Comparison
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Land Rover Range Rover Velar in short
The Velar is the design-led middle child of the Range Rover family, sold in India in its 2023-facelift form from ₹81.00 lakh for the Dynamic SE to ₹87.50 lakh for the Autobiography, the latter with petrol and diesel identically priced. Engines are a 250 PS 2.0L turbo-petrol (P250) and a 204 PS 2.0L diesel (D200). Prices are from Land Rover India's official pan-India list. It fights the Mercedes GLC, BMW X3 and its own corporate cousin, the Jaguar F-Pace.
Full Range Rover Velar prices & variants →Volvo XC90 in short
The XC90 is Volvo's seven-seat flagship, sold in India in its 2025-facelift form as a single fully-loaded variant: the B5 AWD Ultra at ₹98.80 lakh, powered by a 250 hp 2.0L mild-hybrid petrol. That one-variant strategy makes it the only sub-₹1-crore seven-seat flagship from a European luxury brand — the Mercedes GLS and BMW X7 both start well above. Volvo's safety-first engineering is the brand's calling card, and the electric EX90 flagship is slated to join it in India with a launch set for October 12.
Full XC90 prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Range Rover Velar or XC90?
The Land Rover Range Rover Velar is more affordable — it starts ₹17.80 Lakh lower than the Volvo XC90. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Range Rover Velar vs XC90 — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Land Rover Range Rover Velar — not yet tested; Volvo XC90 — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Range Rover Velar or the XC90?
The Land Rover Range Rover Velar is more affordable — it starts ₹17.80 Lakh lower than the Volvo XC90. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.