Car comparison

Volvo XC40 2.0 T5vsVolvo XC90 II 2.0 T6

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

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Volvo XC40

2.0 T5

247 hp1969 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2018-2020
VS

Volvo XC90 II

2.0 T6

310 hp1969 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbo + superchargedSUV2018-2019

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volvo XC40 2.0 T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Lightest
    1,680 kg
    3,704 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    147 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    164 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T6

  • Most powerful
    310 hp
    231 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    855 km
    532 mi
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoXC402.0 T5VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
Power
247hp184kW
310hp231kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,680kg3,704lb
2,146kg4,731lb
Gross weight
2,220kg4,894lb
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Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
74.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
80.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
28.7s
Calculated
30.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
186Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
750km466mi
Calculated
855km532mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,969cc120cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,425mm174in
4,950mm195in
Width
1,863mm73in
1,923mm76in
Height
1,652mm65in
1,776mm70in
Wheelbase
2,702mm106in
2,984mm117in
Front track
1,601mm63in
1,673mm66in
Rear track
1,626mm64in
1,675mm66in
Ground clearance
211mm8in
238mm9in
Trunk volume
460L
314L
Max trunk volume
1,336L
1,886L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
54L
71L
CO2 emissions
164g/km
192g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

Volvo XC40 2.0 T5Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T6PowerTorque
  • Volvo XC40 2.0 T5: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoXC402.0 T55,500 rpm1,800-4,800 rpm5,750 rpm
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T65,700 rpm2,220-5,100 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoXC402.0 T5VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.7 s
30.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
97 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC402.0 T5
247 hp
184 kW
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
310 hp
231 kW

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T6 has 63 hp more than Volvo XC40 2.0 T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo XC40 2.0 T5 and Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T6: 63 hp (47 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC402.0 T5
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC402.0 T5
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
2,146 kg
4,731 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC402.0 T5
230 km/h
143 mph
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC402.0 T56.5 s
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T66.5 s

Although Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T6 has more power, Volvo XC40 2.0 T5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC402.0 T5
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo XC40 2.0 T5 and Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T6: 1.1 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
VolvoXC402.0 T5
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC402.0 T5
750 km
466 mi
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
855 km
532 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoXC402.0 T5
247 hp
184 kW
6.5 s
230 km/h
143 mph
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
310 hp
231 kW
6.5 s
230 km/h
143 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
VolvoXC402.0 T5
Power
247 hp
184 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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

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
VolvoXC402.0 T5
Power
247 hp
184 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T6 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
VolvoXC402.0 T5
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
6.5 s
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
6.5 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
VolvoXC402.0 T5
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoXC402.0 T5VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
Power
247 hp
184 kW
310 hp
231 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
2,146 kg
4,731 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
750 km
466 mi
855 km
532 mi
CO2 score
164 g/km
192 g/km
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
314 L
11.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo XC40 2.0 T5Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T6
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo XC40 2.0 T5

  • Is 466 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 146 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 28 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T6

  • Has 63 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 105 km (66 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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