Volvo XC90 2014 vs BMW X5 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 225 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 470 NM | 560 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo XC90 engine produces 24 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 90 NM less than BMW X5. Due to the lower power, Volvo XC90 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.2 | |
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The Volvo XC90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo XC90 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 1370 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW X5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| 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 | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 2.01 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
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Volvo XC90 is larger. Volvo XC90 is 6 cm longer than the BMW X5, 7 cm wider, 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: | 11.9 meters | 12.7 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`780 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 27 400 | 29 200 | |
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