Car comparison

Volvo XC60 II 2.0 D5vsVolvo XC90 II 2.0 D5

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

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Volvo XC60 II

2.0 D5

235 hp1969 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2017-2018
VS

Volvo XC90 II

2.0 D5

225 hp1969 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Volvo XC60 II 2.0 D5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    235 hp
    175 kW
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,976 kg
    4,356 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    119 hp/t
    89 kW/t
    8.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    152 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,224 km
    761 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoXC60 II2.0 D5VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
Power
235hp175kW
225hp168kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
470Nm347lb-ft
Curb weight
1,976kg4,356lb
2,078kg4,581lb
Gross weight
2,470kg5,445lb
2,750kg6,063lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
81.4s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
97.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
37.3s
Calculated
43.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
243Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,183km735mi
Calculated
1,224km761mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,969cc120cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,688mm185in
4,950mm195in
Width
1,902mm75in
1,923mm76in
Height
1,658mm65in
1,776mm70in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,984mm117in
Front track
1,668mm66in
1,676mm66in
Rear track
1,673mm66in
1,679mm66in
Ground clearance
216mm9in
238mm9in
Trunk volume
505L
368L
Max trunk volume
1,432L
1,886L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
71L
71L
CO2 emissions
158g/km
152g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo XC60 II 2.0 D5Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5PowerTorque
  • Volvo XC60 II 2.0 D5: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoXC60 II2.0 D54,000 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,250 rpm
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D54,250 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoXC60 II2.0 D5VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.3 s
43.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC60 II2.0 D5
235 hp
175 kW
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
225 hp
168 kW

Volvo XC60 II 2.0 D5 has 10 hp more than Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5 and Volvo XC60 II 2.0 D5: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC60 II2.0 D5
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
470 Nm
347 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC60 II2.0 D5
1,976 kg
4,356 lb
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
2,078 kg
4,581 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC60 II2.0 D5
220 km/h
137 mph
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
220 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC60 II2.0 D57.2 s
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D57.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo XC60 II 2.0 D5 and Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5: 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 D5
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC60 II2.0 D5
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC60 II2.0 D5
1,183 km
735 mi
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
1,224 km
761 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoXC60 II2.0 D5
235 hp
175 kW
7.2 s
220 km/h
137 mph
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
225 hp
168 kW
7.8 s
220 km/h
137 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 D5
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 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
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

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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 D5
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
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

Volvo XC60 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 D5
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.2 s
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.8 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 D5
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoXC60 II2.0 D5VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
Power
235 hp
175 kW
225 hp
168 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.8 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,976 kg
4,356 lb
2,078 kg
4,581 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
1,183 km
735 mi
1,224 km
761 mi
CO2 score
158 g/km
152 g/km
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
368 L
13.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo XC60 II 2.0 D5Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo XC60 II 2.0 D5

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 102 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 137 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5

  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 41 km (25 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 6 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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