2010 Ford Flex vs. 2010 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2010 Ford Flex and 2010 Volvo XC90 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Flex is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Flex (262 HP) has 62 more horse power than 2010 Volvo XC90. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Flex should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 127 kg more than 2010 Ford Flex.
Because 2010 Volvo XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Flex. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 Volvo XC90 (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Flex. (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Flex. 2010 Ford Flex has automatic transmission and 2010 Volvo XC90 has manual transmission. 2010 Volvo XC90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Flex will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Ford Flex | 2010 Volvo XC90 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Flex | XC90 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 262 HP | 200 HP |
Torque | 336 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2028 kg | 2155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5126 mm | 4808 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1897 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1783 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2995 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |