Volvo XC90 2019 vs BMW X5 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 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 | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 480 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
| Volvo XC90 engine produces 4 HP more power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 30 NM more than BMW X5. Despite the higher power, Volvo XC90 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 80 litres | |
| 850 km with real consumption | 1020 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo XC60, Volvo S90, Volvo V90, Volvo V90 Cross Country | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo XC90 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 | 650 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1870 litres | |
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BMW X5 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo XC90 has 282 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 | 2`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 49 200 | 60 600 | |
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