2013 Volvo XC90 vs. 2013 Infiniti EX
To start off, both 2013 Volvo XC90 and 2013 Infiniti EX were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti EX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti EX (321 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2013 Volvo XC90. (237 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 365 kg more than 2013 Infiniti EX.
Because 2013 Infiniti EX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Volvo XC90. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti EX 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, 2013 Infiniti EX (362 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo XC90. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo XC90. 2013 Infiniti EX has automatic transmission and 2013 Volvo XC90 has manual transmission. 2013 Volvo XC90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Infiniti EX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Volvo XC90 | 2013 Infiniti EX | |
| Make | Volvo | Infiniti |
| Model | XC90 | EX |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3200 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 6 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Natural Gas (CNG) |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2160 kg | 1795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4807 mm | 4631 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1936 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1784 mm | 1589 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2857 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.8 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
