Car comparison

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T5vsVolvo XC40 2.0 T4

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

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Volvo XC90 II

2.0 T5

250 hp1969 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2018-2019
VS

Volvo XC40

2.0 T4

190 hp1969 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    215 km/h
    134 mph
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    116 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    877 km
    545 mi
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100

Volvo XC40 2.0 T4

  • Lightest
    1,706 kg
    3,761 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    161 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoXC90 II2.0 T5VolvoXC402.0 T4
Power
250hp186kW
190hp142kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
2,151kg4,742lb
1,706kg3,761lb
Gross weight-
2,220kg4,894lb
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
93.5s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
90.3s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
47.5s
Calculated
54.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
111hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
163Nm/t109lb-ft/ton
Calculated
176Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
877km545mi
Calculated
783km486mi
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
1,673mm66in
1,601mm63in
Rear track
1,675mm66in
1,626mm64in
Ground clearance
238mm9in
-
Trunk volume
314L
460L
Max trunk volume
1,886L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
71L
54L
CO2 emissions
189g/km
161g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T5Volvo XC40 2.0 T4PowerTorque
  • Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T5: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC40 2.0 T4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T55,500 rpm1,800-4,800 rpm6,000 rpm
VolvoXC402.0 T44,700 rpm1,400-4,000 rpm4,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoXC90 II2.0 T5VolvoXC402.0 T4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
47.5 s
54.9 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T5
250 hp
186 kW
VolvoXC402.0 T4
190 hp
142 kW

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T5 has 60 hp more than Volvo XC40 2.0 T4.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo XC40 2.0 T4 and Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T5: 60 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T5
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolvoXC402.0 T4
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T5
2,151 kg
4,742 lb
VolvoXC402.0 T4
1,706 kg
3,761 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 T5
215 km/h
134 mph
VolvoXC402.0 T4
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 T57.9 s
VolvoXC402.0 T48.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T5 and Volvo XC40 2.0 T4: 0.6 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 T5
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
VolvoXC402.0 T4
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo XC40 2.0 T4 and Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T5: 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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T5
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
VolvoXC402.0 T4
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T5
877 km
545 mi
VolvoXC402.0 T4
783 km
486 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T5
250 hp
186 kW
7.9 s
215 km/h
134 mph
VolvoXC402.0 T4
190 hp
142 kW
8.5 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 T5
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
314 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,950 mm
194.9 in
Height
1,776 mm
69.9 in
VolvoXC402.0 T4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 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 T5
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
VolvoXC402.0 T4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T5 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 T5
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.9 s
VolvoXC402.0 T4
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
8.5 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 T5
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
VolvoXC402.0 T4
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoXC90 II2.0 T5VolvoXC402.0 T4
Power
250 hp
186 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.5 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
2,151 kg
4,742 lb
1,706 kg
3,761 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
314 L
11.1 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
877 km
545 mi
783 km
486 mi
CO2 score
189 g/km
161 g/km
Trunk score
314 L
11.1 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 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 T5Volvo XC40 2.0 T4
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T5

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 94 km (58 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

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

Volvo XC40 2.0 T4

  • Is 445 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 146 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 28 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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