2008 Toyota Sienna vs. 2005 Volvo XC90
To start off, 2008 Toyota Sienna is newer by 3 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2005 Volvo XC90. (208 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 260 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sienna.
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, 2008 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volvo XC90. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Sienna | 2005 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Sienna | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3456 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1938 kg | 2198 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 68 L |
