2005 Saturn Relay vs. 2005 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2005 Saturn Relay 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Saturn Relay is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saturn Relay (200 HP) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Volvo XC90. (182 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saturn Relay should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2005 Saturn Relay.
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) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saturn Relay. (299 Nm). This means 2005 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saturn Relay.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Saturn Relay | 2005 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Saturn | Volvo |
| Model | Relay | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2433 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 182 HP |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
