2005 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2005 Volvo XC90

To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2005 Volvo XC90 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo XC90 (311 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. (282 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 23 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volvo XC90 (441 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 2005 Volvo XC90
Make Chevrolet Volvo
Model Avalanche XC90
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Pickup SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5326 cc 4399 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 282 HP 311 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5100 RPM
Torque 440 Nm 441 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3900 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2165 kg 2188 kg
Vehicle Length 5640 mm 4800 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1870 mm 1750 mm
Wheelbase Size 3380 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 13.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 70 L


 

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