Car comparison

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T6vsVolvo XC40 2.0 T5

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

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Volvo XC90 II

2.0 T6

320 hp1969 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbo + superchargedSUV2015-2017
VS

Volvo XC40

2.0 T5

247 hp1969 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    888 km
    551 mi
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100

Volvo XC40 2.0 T5

  • Lightest
    1,680 kg
    3,704 lb
  • 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoXC90 II2.0 T6VolvoXC402.0 T5
Power
320hp239kW
247hp184kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
2,078kg4,581lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Gross weight
2,750kg6,063lb
2,220kg4,894lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
84.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
74.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
27.3s
Calculated
28.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
888km551mi
Calculated
750km466mi
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
186g/km
164g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T6Volvo XC40 2.0 T5PowerTorque
  • Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T6: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC40 2.0 T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T65,700 rpm2,200-5,400 rpm5,950 rpm
VolvoXC402.0 T55,500 rpm1,800-4,800 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoXC90 II2.0 T6VolvoXC402.0 T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.3 s
28.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 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
98 mph
157 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
320 hp
239 kW
VolvoXC402.0 T5
247 hp
184 kW

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T6 has 73 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: 73 hp (54 kW).

Torque comparison

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

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
2,078 kg
4,581 lb
VolvoXC402.0 T5
1,680 kg
3,704 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 T6
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolvoXC402.0 T5
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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T66.5 s
VolvoXC402.0 T56.5 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 T6
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
VolvoXC402.0 T5
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo XC40 2.0 T5 and Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T6: 0.8 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 T6
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
VolvoXC402.0 T5
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
888 km
551 mi
VolvoXC402.0 T5
750 km
466 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
320 hp
239 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolvoXC402.0 T5
247 hp
184 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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 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

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 T6
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
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

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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
6.5 s
VolvoXC402.0 T5
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoXC90 II2.0 T6VolvoXC402.0 T5
Power
320 hp
239 kW
247 hp
184 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
2,078 kg
4,581 lb
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
Fuel consumption
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
888 km
551 mi
750 km
466 mi
CO2 score
186 g/km
164 g/km
Trunk score
368 L
13.0 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 T6Volvo XC40 2.0 T5
Consumption8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.00 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.53 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,100 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T6

  • Has 73 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 138 km (85 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 T5

  • Is 398 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 92 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 22 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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