2011 Nissan Quest vs. 2013 Volvo XC90
To start off, 2013 Volvo XC90 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Quest (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2013 Volvo XC90. (237 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 97 kg more than 2011 Nissan Quest.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Nissan Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo XC90. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Quest | 2013 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Quest | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2063 kg | 2160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4807 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1971 mm | 1936 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1854 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2857 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
