2008 Volvo XC90 Specifications

Specifications

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Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel (standard), AWD
Production Years for Series :	2002 - 2014
Price :	MSRP: $36,210-49,870 Invoice: $34,035-46,380
Weight :	4356 lbs \| 1975.848 kg
MPG City :	14
MPG Highway :	20

Engine & Transmission

Inline 6
Displacement :	3200 cc \| 195.3 cu in. \| 3.2 L.
Power :	235 HP (172.96 KW) @ 6200 RPM
Torque :	236 Ft-Lbs (320 NM) @ 3600 RPM
Bore :	3.3 in \| 84 mm.
Stroke :	3.8 in \| 96 mm.

V 8
Displacement :	4400 cc \| 268.5 cu in. \| 4.4 L.
Power :	311 HP (228.896 KW)
Torque :	325 Ft-Lbs (441 NM) @ 3900 RPM

Transmission:
6 Automatic Geartronic

Handling

Recall

Component	EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Manufacturer	VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
NHTSA Campaign ID	10V566000
Summary	VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
Consequence	AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
Remedy	VOLVO ADVISES OWNERS TO PLEASE STOP USING THE GARMIN PORTABLE GPS DEVICE IMMEDIATELY, AND VISIT THE GARMIN WEBSITE TO DETERMINE IF THEIR UNIT IS AFFECTED. THE UNIT'S BATTERY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW BATTERY AND A SPACER WILL BE INSERTED ON TOP OF THE BATTERY NEXT TO THE PCB. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN AT 866-957-1981 OR VISIT GARMIN'S WEBSITE AT WWW.GARMIN.COM/NUVIBATTERYPCBRECALL.
Notes	VOLVO SAFETY RECALL NO. R231.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Component	VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Manufacturer	VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Mfr Report Date	20060308
NHTSA Campaign ID	07V563000
Summary	ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE (CCM) MAY RECEIVE A 'SHUT-DOWN SIGNAL' FROM THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) AFTER IGNITION KEY INSERTION. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE CLIMATE CONTROL FUNCTIONS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE (INCLUDING THE DEFROSTER) DURING THAT DRIVING CYCLE.
Consequence	INOPERATIVE DEFROSTERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE IMPAIRED VISIBILITY WHICH HAS THE POTENTIAL TO RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR VEHICLE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy	THE ECM SOFTWARE WILL BE UPGRADED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
Notes	VOLVO RECALL NO. 185.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Manufacturer	VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Mfr Report Date	20080303
NHTSA Campaign ID	08V206000
Summary	VOLVO IS RECALLING 102 MY 2008 XC90 AND S80 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V8 ENGINES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH INCORRECT BOLTS TO THE ENGINE MOUNT.
Consequence	THE ALUMINUM BRACKET FOR THE ENGINE MOUNT COULD BREAK DUE TO LACK OF ADEQUATE CLAMPING FORCE. THIS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE SUB-FRAME, ULTIMATELY RESULTING IN A REDUCED ENGINE TORQUE OR STALLING OF THE ENGINE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ENGINE MOUNT BOLTS FOR SPECIFIC MARKINGS. IF ANY OF THE BOLTS CONTAIN THE INCORRECT MARKINGS, THE BRACKET AND BOLTS WILL BE REPLACED. ALL OWNERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED AND ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO REPAIR THESE VEHICLES.
Notes	VOLVO RECALL NO. 197.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2008 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$27,958
Avg. Household Income :	$57,000
Avg. Home :	$238,880
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$3.39

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2008 Volvo XC90? A: The 2008 Volvo XC90 has a wheelbase size of 112.60 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2008 Volvo XC90? A: The 2008 Volvo XC90 has a length of 189.30 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2008 Volvo XC90? A: The 2008 Volvo XC90 has a width of 74.70 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2008 Volvo XC90 have?A: The 2008 Volvo XC90 has 40.10 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2008 Volvo XC90 have?A: The 2008 Volvo XC90 has legroom of 41.00 inches.

Q: What is the 2008 Volvo XC90's towing capacity?A: The 2008 Volvo XC90 has a towing capaicty of 3970.00 lbs.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2008 Volvo XC90? A: The 2008 Volvo XC90 was a .

Q: How much did the 2008 Volvo XC90 cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2008 Volvo XC90 had an MSRP of $36,210 - $$49,870 (USD).

Q: What engines did the 2008 Volvo XC90 have? A: The 2008 Volvo XC90 had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3200 cc | 195.3 cu in. | 3.2 L.) with 235 HP (172.96 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 236 Ft-Lbs (320 NM) @ 3600 RPM

V 8 (4400 cc | 268.5 cu in. | 4.4 L.) with 311 HP (228.896 KW) and 325 Ft-Lbs (441 NM) @ 3900 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 2008 Volvo XC90 have? A: The 2008 Volvo XC90 had a 6 speed Automatic Geartronic gearbox.