2009 Dodge Sprinter vs. 2009 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Sprinter 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 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo XC90 (235 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (152 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Sprinter.
Because 2009 Volvo XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. 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 Volvo XC90 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (280 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Sprinter | 2009 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Dodge | Volvo |
| Model | Sprinter | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5910 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2450 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
