2005 Volvo XC90 vs. 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volvo XC90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volvo XC90 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser (256 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2005 Volvo XC90. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 217 kg more than 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Volvo XC90 | 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Make | Volvo | Toyota |
| Model | XC90 | FJ Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2433 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.2 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1963 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
