Volvo XC90 2019 vs BMW X5 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 235 HP | 400 HP | |
| Torque: | 480 NM | 760 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo XC90 engine produces 165 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 280 NM less than BMW X5. Due to the lower power, Volvo XC90 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The Volvo XC90 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volvo XC90 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC90 could require 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo XC90 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 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 BMW X5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo XC60, Volvo S90, Volvo V90, Volvo V90 Cross Country | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6, BMW X7 | |
| 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 BMW X5 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: | 4.95 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 2.01 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo XC90 is 3 cm longer than the BMW X5, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo XC90 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 368 litres | 645 litres | |
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BMW X5 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo XC90 has 277 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 12.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC90 is 0.8 metres less than that of the BMW X5, which means Volvo XC90 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`750 | 3`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 45 200 | 59 400 | |
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