2009 BMW X5 vs. 2009 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2009 BMW X5 and 2009 Volvo XC90 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW X5 (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2009 Volvo XC90. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volvo XC90.
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, 2009 BMW X5 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo XC90. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW X5 | 2009 Volvo XC90 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | X5 | XC90 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 72 L |