BMW X5 2018 vs Volvo XC90 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 225 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 470 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X5 engine produces 6 HP more power than Volvo XC90, but torque is 20 NM less than Volvo XC90. Thanks to more power BMW X5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 71 litres | |
| 1020 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| 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 | 2.01 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW X5 is 3 cm shorter than the Volvo XC90, width is practically the same , 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 | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X5 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Volvo XC90, which means BMW X5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`820 | 2`750 | |
| 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 (€): | 53 600 | 23 600 | |
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