2005 Honda HR-V vs. 2005 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2005 Honda HR-V 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 2,433 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo XC90 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2005 Honda HR-V. (106 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 871 kg more than 2005 Honda HR-V. 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 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda HR-V. (136 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda HR-V. 2005 Volvo XC90 has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda HR-V has manual transmission. 2005 Honda HR-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Volvo XC90 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda HR-V | 2005 Volvo XC90 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | HR-V | XC90 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2433 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1309 kg | 2180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |