2009 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2009 Ford Focus 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 (232 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus.
Because 2009 Volvo XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Focus. 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 Ford Focus (250 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo XC90. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo XC90. 2009 Volvo XC90 has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Volvo XC90 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Focus | 2009 Volvo XC90 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Focus | XC90 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1751 cc | 3192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |