Volvo XC90 2016 vs BMW X5 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 235 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 480 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
| Volvo XC90 engine produces 4 HP more power than BMW X5, but torque is 20 NM less than BMW X5. Despite the higher power, Volvo XC90 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volvo XC90 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC90 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1240 km in combined cycle | 1510 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 1510 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 1110 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW X5 2015 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW X5 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.95 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 615 litres | 650 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1886 litres | 1870 litres | |
| Volvo XC90 has 35 litres less trunk space than the BMW X5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC90 (by 16 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.7 meters | |
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`755 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 20 200 | 20 400 | |
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