Volvo XC90 2002 vs BMW X5 2003

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Volvo XC90
2002 - 2006
BMW X5
2003 - 2007
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Volvo XC90 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW X5 can be equipped only with 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: 2.4 - 4.43.0 - 4.8

Performance

Power: 163 - 315 HP218 - 360 HP
Torque: 320 - 440 NM300 - 500 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.3 - 12 seconds6.1 - 8.8 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.2 - 14.08.6 - 14.0
Volvo XC90 petrol engines consumes on average 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW X5. On average, Volvo XC90 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.80 m4.67 m
Width: 1.90 m1.88 m
Height: 1.75 m1.72 m
Volvo XC90 is larger.
Volvo XC90 is 13 cm longer than the BMW X5, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC90 is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 530 litres465 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
2404 litres1550 litres
Volvo XC90 has more luggage capacity.
Volvo XC90 has 65 litres more trunk space than the BMW X5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC90 (by 854 litres).
Turning diameter: 12.7 meters12 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo XC90 is 0.7 metres more than that of the BMW X5, which means Volvo XC90 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`737~ 2`666
Safety:
Quality:
low

below average
Average price (€): 44005400
Rating in user reviews: 9.1/10 8.5/10
Pros and Cons: Volvo XC90 has
  • also available in 2WD
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
BMW X5 has
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
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