Car comparison

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5vsVolvo XC40 2.0 D4

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

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Volvo XC90 II

2.0 D5

225 hp1969 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2015-2016
VS

Volvo XC40

2.0 D4

190 hp1969 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    225 hp
    168 kW
  • Highest torque
    470 Nm
    347 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    1,224 km
    761 mi
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100

Volvo XC40 2.0 D4

  • Lightest
    1,728 kg
    3,810 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    110 hp/t
    82 kW/t
    9.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    133 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoXC90 II2.0 D5VolvoXC402.0 D4
Power
225hp168kW
190hp142kW
Torque
470Nm347lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
2,078kg4,581lb
1,728kg3,810lb
Gross weight
2,750kg6,063lb
2,250kg4,960lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
97.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
84.3s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
43.2s
Calculated
51.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,224km761mi
Calculated
1,059km658mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,969cc120cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,950mm195in
4,425mm174in
Width
1,923mm76in
1,863mm73in
Height
1,776mm70in
1,652mm65in
Wheelbase
2,984mm117in
2,702mm106in
Front track
1,676mm66in
1,601mm63in
Rear track
1,679mm66in
1,626mm64in
Ground clearance
238mm9in
211mm8in
Trunk volume
368L
460L
Max trunk volume
1,886L
1,336L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
71L
54L
CO2 emissions
152g/km
133g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5Volvo XC40 2.0 D4PowerTorque
  • Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC40 2.0 D4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D54,250 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,500 rpm
VolvoXC402.0 D44,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoXC90 II2.0 D5VolvoXC402.0 D4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
43.2 s
51.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
89 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
225 hp
168 kW
VolvoXC402.0 D4
190 hp
142 kW

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5 has 35 hp more than Volvo XC40 2.0 D4.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo XC40 2.0 D4 and Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5: 35 hp (26 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
VolvoXC402.0 D4
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
2,078 kg
4,581 lb
VolvoXC402.0 D4
1,728 kg
3,810 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
220 km/h
137 mph
VolvoXC402.0 D4
210 km/h
130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D57.8 s
VolvoXC402.0 D47.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5 and Volvo XC40 2.0 D4: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
VolvoXC402.0 D4
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo XC40 2.0 D4 and Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5: 0.7 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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
VolvoXC402.0 D4
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
1,224 km
761 mi
VolvoXC402.0 D4
1,059 km
658 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
225 hp
168 kW
7.8 s
220 km/h
137 mph
VolvoXC402.0 D4
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
210 km/h
130 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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
368 L
13.0 cu ft
Length
4,950 mm
194.9 in
Height
1,776 mm
69.9 in
VolvoXC402.0 D4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,425 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,652 mm
65.0 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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
VolvoXC402.0 D4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Volvo XC90 II 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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.8 s
VolvoXC402.0 D4
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
7.9 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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
VolvoXC402.0 D4
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoXC90 II2.0 D5VolvoXC402.0 D4
Power
225 hp
168 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
2,078 kg
4,581 lb
1,728 kg
3,810 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
368 L
13.0 cu ft
Length
4,950 mm
194.9 in
Height
1,776 mm
69.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,425 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,652 mm
65.0 in
Range score
1,224 km
761 mi
1,059 km
658 mi
CO2 score
152 g/km
133 g/km
Trunk score
368 L
13.0 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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 XC90 II 2.0 D5Volvo XC40 2.0 D4
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 165 km (103 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volvo XC40 2.0 D4

  • Is 350 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 92 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 19 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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