2009 BMW X6 vs. 2009 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2009 BMW X6 and 2009 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 282 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW X6 weights approximately 587 kg more than 2009 Volvo S80.
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 X6 (580 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo S80. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo S80.
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2009 BMW X6 | 2009 Volvo S80 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | X6 | S80 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 580 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 236 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2185 kg | 1598 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |