The 2026 Volvo XC90 B5 produces 247 horsepower from a mild hybrid turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder, paired with AWD standard. The B6 steps up to 295 horsepower and 5,000 pounds of towing capacity. The T8 Recharge plug-in hybrid produces 455 combined horsepower with up to 35 miles of all-electric range, and achieves 63 MPGe in hybrid mode. The XC90 achieves an EPA-estimated 22 mpg city and 27 mpg highway on the B5.

The 2026 Infiniti QX60 uses a naturally aspirated 3.5-liter V6 producing 268 horsepower paired with a nine-speed automatic. The QX60 is available in FWD or AWD configurations. Its 268-horsepower rating gives it a modest advantage over the XC90 B5, but the XC90 B6 surpasses it at 295 horsepower and the T8 dramatically exceeds it at 455. The QX60 also offers a maximum towing capacity of 6,000 pounds when properly equipped, which exceeds the XC90's 5,000-pound maximum and is a meaningful advantage for buyers who tow regularly. The QX60 achieves 20 mpg city and 28 mpg highway on AWD models.

The XC90 earned an IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ designation for the 2025 model year, the highest rating available. The QX60 received a lower IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK rating for 2025. Standard safety equipment on the 2026 Volvo XC90 includes Pilot Assist semi-autonomous driving, adaptive cruise control with lane centering, automatic emergency braking, blind spot information, rear cross-traffic alert, and Whiplash Injury Protection seats. The QX60's ProPILOT Assist with Navi-link is available on upper trims but is not standard across the lineup, unlike the XC90's Pilot Assist which comes on every trim.

Google Built-In is standard on all 2026 XC90 trims, providing Google Maps, Google Assistant, and the Google Play Store through a standard 12.3-inch touchscreen. HD Radio and afterrun parking climate are also standard on the XC90. The QX60 features a 12.3-inch InTouch display with ProPILOT Assist with Navi-link on the SENSORY and AUTOGRAPH trims. Both vehicles offer wireless smartphone connectivity and premium audio options.

The QX60 has an advantage in cargo space behind its second row at 41.6 cubic feet versus the 2026 Volvo XC90 34.6 cubic feet, a meaningful real-world difference for loading gear with rear passengers seated. However, maximum cargo volume with all rows folded favors the XC90 at 85.7 cubic feet versus the QX60's 75.4 cubic feet. Both SUVs seat up to seven passengers in three rows.

Third-row legroom is where the XC90 holds a notable advantage. The XC90 offers 31.9 inches of third-row legroom, compared to approximately 28 inches in the QX60, making the XC90 more suitable for adult passengers in the third row on longer trips. The XC90's clean Scandinavian interior offers four-zone climate control as standard on Plus trim and above, and available Nappa leather upholstery on the Ultra trim. The QX60 offers a well-appointed cabin with quilted semi-aniline leather on upper trims and heated rear seats on SENSORY and above.