2009 Nissan Sentra vs. 2009 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2009 Nissan Sentra 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 55 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Sentra. (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Sentra.
Because 2009 Volvo XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Sentra. 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 Volvo XC90 (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Sentra. (233 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Sentra | 2009 Volvo XC90 | |
Make | Nissan | Volvo |
Model | Sentra | XC90 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2488 cc | 3192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |