2008 Lexus ES vs. 2008 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2008 Lexus ES and 2008 Volvo XC90 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo XC90 (311 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2008 Lexus ES. (272 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2008 Lexus ES. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 733 kg more than 2008 Lexus ES. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Volvo XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Lexus ES. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volvo XC90 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Volvo XC90 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lexus ES. (344 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lexus ES.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lexus ES | 2008 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Lexus | Volvo |
| Model | ES | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 4399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 2188 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
