2011 Volvo XC90 vs. 2011 Volkswagen T5
To start off, both 2011 Volvo XC90 and 2011 Volkswagen T5 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo XC90 (311 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen T5. (129 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen T5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 947 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen T5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Volvo XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volkswagen T5. 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, 2011 Volvo XC90 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen T5. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen T5. 2011 Volvo XC90 has automatic transmission and 2011 Volkswagen T5 has manual transmission. 2011 Volkswagen T5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Volvo XC90 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volvo XC90 | 2011 Volkswagen T5 | |
| Make | Volvo | Volkswagen |
| Model | XC90 | T5 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 2459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2194 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4808 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1897 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1783 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
