2012 Volvo XC90 vs. 2012 BMW 120
To start off, both 2012 Volvo XC90 and 2012 BMW 120 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volvo XC90 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2012 BMW 120. (170 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 780 kg more than 2012 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Volvo XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 120. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Volvo XC90 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 120. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volvo XC90 | 2012 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Volvo | BMW |
| Model | XC90 | 120 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3200 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2155 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4808 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1897 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1783 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 51 L |
