Car comparison

Volvo S90 2.0 D5vsChevrolet Malibu (XL) · Facelift 2019 Redline 550T

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volvo S90

2.0 D5

235 hp1969 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2018-2020
VS

Chevrolet Malibu (XL) · Facelift 2019

Redline 550T

241 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo S90 2.0 D5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,091 km
    678 mi
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS902.0 D5ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
Power
235hp175kW
241hp180kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,953kg4,306lb
1,525kg3,362lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
71.9s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
63.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
23.6s
Calculated
25.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
246Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,091km678mi
Calculated
896km556mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,969cc120cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,963mm195in
4,933mm194in
Width
1,879mm74in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,443mm57in
1,473mm58in
Wheelbase
2,941mm116in
2,829mm111in
Front track
1,628mm64in
1,589mm63in
Rear track
1,629mm64in
1,591mm63in
Ground clearance
152mm6in
-
Trunk volume
500L
520L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
60L
CO2 emissions
144g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volvo S90 2.0 D5Chevrolet Malibu (XL) Facelift 2019 Redline 550TPowerTorque
  • Volvo S90 2.0 D5: Power / Torque
  • Chevrolet Malibu (XL) Facelift 2019 Redline 550T: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS902.0 D54,000 rpm-5,000 rpm
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T5,000 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS902.0 D5ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.6 s
25.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS902.0 D5
235 hp
175 kW
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
241 hp
180 kW

Chevrolet Malibu (XL) Facelift 2019 Redline 550T has 6 hp more than Volvo S90 2.0 D5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S90 2.0 D5 and Chevrolet Malibu (XL) Facelift 2019 Redline 550T: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS902.0 D5
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS902.0 D5
1,953 kg
4,306 lb
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
1,525 kg
3,362 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS902.0 D5
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS902.0 D57.0 s
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T7.2 s

Although Chevrolet Malibu (XL) Facelift 2019 Redline 550T has more power, Volvo S90 2.0 D5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S90 2.0 D5 and Chevrolet Malibu (XL) Facelift 2019 Redline 550T: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS902.0 D5
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo S90 2.0 D5 and Chevrolet Malibu (XL) Facelift 2019 Redline 550T: 1.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS902.0 D5
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS902.0 D5
1,091 km
678 mi
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
896 km
556 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS902.0 D5
235 hp
175 kW
7.0 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
241 hp
180 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolvoS902.0 D5
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,963 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,933 mm
194.2 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolvoS902.0 D5
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Volvo S90 2.0 D5 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolvoS902.0 D5
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
7.0 s
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolvoS902.0 D5
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS902.0 D5ChevroletMalibu (XL)Facelift 2019Redline 550T
Power
235 hp
175 kW
241 hp
180 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,953 kg
4,306 lb
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
Fuel consumption
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,963 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,933 mm
194.2 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
Range score
1,091 km
678 mi
896 km
556 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
-
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo S90 2.0 D5Chevrolet Malibu (XL) Facelift 2019 Redline 550T
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S90 2.0 D5

  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 195 km (121 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Chevrolet Malibu (XL) Facelift 2019 Redline 550T

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 428 kg lighter
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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