BMW X5 2018 vs Volvo XC90 2014
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW X5 is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volvo XC90 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW X5 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 4.4 | 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 - 462 HP | 190 - 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 - 760 NM | 350 - 480 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.7 - 7.5 seconds | 5.6 - 9.4 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 - 11.6 | 2.1 - 8.1 | |
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BMW X5 petrol engines consumes on average 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo XC90. On average, BMW X5 equipped with diesel engines consume 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 214 mm (8.4 inches) | 238 mm (9.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC90 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.95 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
| BMW X5 is 3 cm shorter than the Volvo XC90, 6 cm wider, while the height of BMW X5 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 650 litres | 615 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1870 litres | 1886 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, BMW X5 has 35 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC90. The Volvo XC90 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC90 (by 16 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.6 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X5 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volvo XC90. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`962 | ~ 2`880 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volvo XC90 scores higher in safety tests. The Volvo XC90 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 58 600 | 26 000 | |
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