2010 Ford Expedition vs. 2011 Volvo XC90
To start off, 2011 Volvo XC90 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo XC90 (311 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2010 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 461 kg more than 2011 Volvo XC90.
Because 2011 Volvo XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Expedition. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2010 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo XC90. (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Expedition | 2011 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Expedition | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 2194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5621 mm | 4808 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1974 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3327 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 80 L |
