Chevrolet Equinox 2017 vs Volvo XC90 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 256 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 353 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Equinox engine produces 7 HP more power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Volvo XC90. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 10.5 | |
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The Chevrolet Equinox is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Equinox consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Equinox over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| Volvo XC90 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo XC90 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Traverse | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volvo S60, Volvo XC60, Volvo V60, Volvo S90 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo XC90 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.78 m | |
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Chevrolet Equinox is smaller. Chevrolet Equinox is 30 cm shorter than the Volvo XC90, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Equinox is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 847 litres | 368 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1798 litres | no data | |
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Chevrolet Equinox has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Chevrolet Equinox has 479 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Equinox is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volvo XC90, which means Chevrolet Equinox can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 45 800 | |
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