2009 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2009 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2009 Honda Ridgeline 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Volvo XC90. (235 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2009 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 137 kg more than 2009 Honda Ridgeline.
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 Honda Ridgeline (336 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo XC90. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Ridgeline | 2009 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Ridgeline | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1598 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |
