2011 Volvo XC90 D3 vs. 2011 Volvo XC90 D5
To start off, both 2011 Volvo XC90 D3 and 2011 Volvo XC90 D5 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2011 Volvo XC90 D3 and 2011 Volvo XC90 D5 are equipped with a 2,400 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo XC90 D5 (200 HP) has 15 more horse power than 2011 Volvo XC90 D3. (185 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC90 D5 should accelerate faster than 2011 Volvo XC90 D3.
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, 2011 Volvo XC90 D5 (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo XC90 D3. (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo XC90 D5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo XC90 D3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volvo XC90 D3 | 2011 Volvo XC90 D5 | |
| Make | Volvo | Volvo |
| Model | XC90 | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2155 kg | 2155 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 Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
