2010 Volvo XC90 3.2 R-Design vs. 2010 Volvo XC90 V8
To start off, both 2010 Volvo XC90 3.2 R-Design and 2010 Volvo XC90 V8 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Volvo XC90 V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo XC90 V8 (311 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2010 Volvo XC90 3.2 R-Design. (235 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC90 V8 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo XC90 3.2 R-Design. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC90 V8 weights approximately 39 kg more than 2010 Volvo XC90 3.2 R-Design. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Volvo XC90 V8 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo XC90 3.2 R-Design. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo XC90 V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo XC90 3.2 R-Design.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volvo XC90 3.2 R-Design | 2010 Volvo XC90 V8 | |
| Make | Volvo | Volvo |
| Model | XC90 | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3200 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2155 kg | 2194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4808 mm | 4808 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1897 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1783 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
