2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2011 Volvo XC90
To start off, 2011 Volvo XC90 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover LR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover LR2 would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo XC90 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover LR2. (227 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover LR2.
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, 2011 Volvo XC90 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover LR2. (234 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover LR2.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover LR2 | 2011 Volvo XC90 | |
Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
Model | LR2 | XC90 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 234 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1897 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |