Car comparison

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5vsVolvo XC60 II 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

235 hp1969 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2018-2019
VS

Volvo XC60 II

2.0 D4

190 hp1969 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2017-2018

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
    235 hp
    175 kW
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    107 hp/t
    79 kW/t
    9.4 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    1,145 km
    712 mi
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100

Volvo XC60 II 2.0 D4

  • Lightest
    1,872 kg
    4,127 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    137 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoXC90 II2.0 D5VolvoXC60 II2.0 D4
Power
235hp175kW
190hp142kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
2,205kg4,861lb
1,872kg4,127lb
Gross weight-
2,390kg5,269lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
98.6s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
86.8s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
43.6s
Calculated
66.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
107hp/t79kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
101hp/t76kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,145km712mi
Calculated
1,058km657mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,969cc120cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,950mm195in
4,688mm185in
Width
1,923mm76in
1,902mm75in
Height
1,776mm70in
1,658mm65in
Wheelbase
2,984mm117in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,673mm66in
-
Rear track
1,675mm66in
-
Ground clearance
238mm9in
216mm9in
Trunk volume
314L
505L
Max trunk volume
1,886L
1,432L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
71L
55L
CO2 emissions
162g/km
137g/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 XC60 II 2.0 D4PowerTorque
  • Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC60 II 2.0 D4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D54,000 rpm1,740-2,220 rpm5,000 rpm
VolvoXC60 II2.0 D44,250 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoXC90 II2.0 D5VolvoXC60 II2.0 D4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
43.6 s
66.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 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 D5
235 hp
175 kW
VolvoXC60 II2.0 D4
190 hp
142 kW

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5 has 45 hp more than Volvo XC60 II 2.0 D4.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo XC60 II 2.0 D4 and Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5: 45 hp (34 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
VolvoXC60 II2.0 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
2,205 kg
4,861 lb
VolvoXC60 II2.0 D4
1,872 kg
4,127 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 D4
205 km/h
127 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 D48.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5 and Volvo XC60 II 2.0 D4: 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 D5
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
VolvoXC60 II2.0 D4
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo XC60 II 2.0 D4 and Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5: 1.0 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
107 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
VolvoXC60 II2.0 D4
101 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
1,145 km
712 mi
VolvoXC60 II2.0 D4
1,058 km
657 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
235 hp
175 kW
7.8 s
220 km/h
137 mph
VolvoXC60 II2.0 D4
190 hp
142 kW
8.4 s
205 km/h
127 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
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 D4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,658 mm
65.3 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
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
VolvoXC60 II2.0 D4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.8 s
VolvoXC60 II2.0 D4
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.4 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
107 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
VolvoXC60 II2.0 D4
101 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoXC90 II2.0 D5VolvoXC60 II2.0 D4
Power
235 hp
175 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.4 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
2,205 kg
4,861 lb
1,872 kg
4,127 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,658 mm
65.3 in
Range score
1,145 km
712 mi
1,058 km
657 mi
CO2 score
162 g/km
137 g/km
Trunk score
314 L
11.1 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
107 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
101 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo XC90 II 2.0 D5Volvo XC60 II 2.0 D4
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5

  • Has 45 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 87 km (54 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 XC60 II 2.0 D4

  • Is 333 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 191 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 25 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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