2009 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2009 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Lumina 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 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina (362 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2009 Volvo XC90. (311 HP @ 5850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2009 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 341 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Lumina.
Because 2009 Volvo XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Lumina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo XC90. (441 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Lumina | 2009 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Lumina | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 4414 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
