Volvo V90 Cross Country 2016 vs Volvo XC90 2014
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 320 HP | 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
| Volvo V90 Cross Country and Volvo XC90 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Volvo V90 Cross Country reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 920 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 2.01 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, 13 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 |
1526 litres | 1886 litres | |
| 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 XC90 (by 360 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V90 Cross Country is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo XC90. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`920 kg | 2`750 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 20 200 | |
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