2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2005 Volvo XC90
To start off, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volvo XC90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volvo XC90 would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2005 Volvo XC90. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 352 kg more than 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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 Jeep Grand Cherokee (548 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volvo XC90. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2005 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Jeep | Volvo |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2433 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 548 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
