Volvo XC90 2002 vs BMW X5 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
| Volvo XC90 engine produces 41 HP more power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 80 NM more than BMW X5. Despite the higher power, Volvo XC90 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.9 | 13.0 | |
| Volvo XC90 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that by driving the Volvo XC90 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 93 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| BMW X5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.72 m | |
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Volvo XC90 is larger. Volvo XC90 is 13 cm longer than the BMW X5, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC90 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 249 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2404 litres | 1550 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Volvo XC90 has 216 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 854 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.7 meters | 12 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`800 | 2`620 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| BMW X5 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo XC90, so BMW X5 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 5400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.1/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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