2009 Ford Expedition vs. 2006 Volvo XC90
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volvo XC90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volvo XC90 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2006 Volvo XC90. (208 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 1232 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition.
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 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo XC90. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Expedition | 2006 Volvo XC90 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Expedition | XC90 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2524 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2198 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 80 L |