Volvo V90 Cross Country 2016 vs Volvo XC90 2014
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| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Automatic | |
| Volvo V90 Cross Country is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas Volvo XC90 is available only with automatic gearbox. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Volvo V90 Cross Country is available only with 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, Volvo XC90 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. Volvo XC90 is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 - 320 HP | 190 - 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 - 480 NM | 350 - 480 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 - 8.8 seconds | 5.6 - 9.4 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 - 7.7 | 2.1 - 8.1 | |
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On average, the Volvo V90 Cross Country petrol engines consume nearly the same amount of fuel per 100 km as Volvo XC90. On average, Volvo V90 Cross Country equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres less 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: | 210 mm (8.3 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: | 4.94 m | 4.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.78 m | |
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Volvo V90 Cross Country is smaller. Volvo V90 Cross Country is 1 cm shorter than the Volvo XC90, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V90 Cross Country is 23 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 913 litres | 615 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1953 litres | 1886 litres | |
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Volvo V90 Cross Country has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, 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 V90 Cross Country (by 67 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V90 Cross Country is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volvo XC90, which means Volvo V90 Cross Country can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`920 kg | ~ 2`880 kg | |
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| Average price (€): | no data | 20 800 | |
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