Volvo XC90 2014 vs BMW X5 2013
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Volvo XC90 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW X5 can be equipped with rear 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 | 2.0 - 4.4 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 - 320 HP | 218 - 450 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 - 480 NM | 350 - 740 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.6 - 9.4 seconds | 5 - 8.2 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 2.1 - 8.1 | 5.6 - 10.4 | |
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Volvo XC90 petrol engines consumes on average 1.9 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. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 238 mm (9.4 inches) | 209 mm (8.2 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: | 4.95 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo XC90 is 7 cm longer than the BMW X5, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo XC90 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 615 litres | 650 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1886 litres | 1870 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Volvo XC90 has 35 litres less trunk space than the BMW X5. This could mean that the Volvo XC90 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC90 (by 16 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 12.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC90 is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW X5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`880 | ~ 2`803 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 27 400 | 29 200 | |
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