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Cadillac VISTIQ vs Volvo XC90

2026 Cadillac VISTIQ vs 2026 Volvo XC90 — two standard SUVs compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.

Cadillac VISTIQ

2026 Cadillac VISTIQ

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAWD/4WDHybrid/EV
VS3 – 2Cadillac VISTIQ wins 3 of 5 categories
Volvo XC90

2026 Volvo XC90

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAWD/4WDHybrid/EV

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The short version

That works out to about $2,150 a year less in fuel for the Cadillac VISTIQ (EPA estimate, 15,000 miles).

The Cadillac VISTIQ is the bigger car, about 10 inches longer.

Across all model years since 2005, the Cadillac VISTIQ has had fewer recall campaigns (4 vs 28).

The two cars

The 2026 Cadillac VISTIQ is a standard SUV powered by electricity and all-wheel drive. It measures about 206 inches long and 87 inches wide on a 122-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 6,338 lb.

The 2026 Volvo XC90 is a standard SUV offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine, including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive. It measures about 196 inches long and 79 inches wide on a 117-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,449 lb (4dr SUV).

Basics

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
EV
Fuel
Plug-in Hybrid, Hybrid
EV
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl turbo
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive

Efficiency

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Best combined MPG
27 MPG
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City / highway MPG (best)
26 city
305 mi
EV range
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$900
Fuel cost per year (EPA)
$3,050

Performance & space

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Horsepower (most powerful)
455 hp
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Seats (most)
7
205.5 in
Length
195.7 in
86.6 in
Width
79.1 in
70.9 in
Height
70.1 in
6,338 lb
Curb weight (lightest)
4,449 lb

Safety & reliability

16
Driver-assist features standard
13
4
Recalls (2026)
1
4
Recalls, all years since 2005
28
22
Owner complaints (latest year)
8

Interest

3,215
Wikipedia views, 30 days
17,920

Buying used

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Best used year
2018
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Year to avoid
2016

Green = clearly better. Prices are not included. How we calculate this →

Which one should you choose?

Choose the Cadillac VISTIQ if…

  • You want an EV with more range (305 miles)
  • You want more room (10 in longer)
  • You want more standard driver-assist tech
  • You put reliability history first (4 vs 28 recalls since 2005)

Choose the Volvo XC90 if…

  • You want something easier to park (10 in shorter)

Pros & cons of each

2026 Cadillac VISTIQ

  • Long EV rangeUp to 305 miles on a charge (EPA).
  • Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.

2026 Volvo XC90

  • Excellent fuel economyUp to 27 MPG combined — 35% better than the average 2026 standard SUV (20 MPG).
  • Strong performanceUp to 455 hp, versus about 335 hp for similar 2026 models.
  • Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid and plug-in hybrid as well as gas.
  • Seats up to 73 rows of seating.
  • Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

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