Car comparison

Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T5vsVolvo 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 T5

250 hp1969 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2017-2018
VS

Volvo XC90 II

2.0 D5

235 hp1969 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2018-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Lightest
    1,852 kg
    4,083 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    135 hp/t
    101 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5

  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    162 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,145 km
    712 mi
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoXC60 II2.0 T5VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
Power
250hp186kW
235hp175kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,852kg4,083lb
2,205kg4,861lb
Gross weight
2,370kg5,225lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
74.8s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
98.6s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
34.7s
Calculated
43.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
107hp/t79kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
189Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
811km504mi
Calculated
1,145km712mi
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
1,673mm66in
Rear track
1,673mm66in
1,675mm66in
Ground clearance
216mm9in
238mm9in
Trunk volume
505L
314L
Max trunk volume
1,432L
1,886L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
71L
CO2 emissions
171g/km
162g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T5Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5PowerTorque
  • Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T5: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T55,500 rpm1,800-4,800 rpm5,750 rpm
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D54,000 rpm1,740-2,220 rpm5,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoXC60 II2.0 T5VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.7 s
43.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 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 T5
250 hp
186 kW
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
235 hp
175 kW

Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T5 has 15 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 T5: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
480 Nm
354 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
1,852 kg
4,083 lb
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
2,205 kg
4,861 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 T5
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 T56.9 s
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D57.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T5 and Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5: 0.9 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 T5
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5 and Volvo XC60 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
107 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
811 km
504 mi
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
1,145 km
712 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
250 hp
186 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
235 hp
175 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 T5
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
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

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 T5
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
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

Volvo XC60 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
6.9 s
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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 T5
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoXC60 II2.0 T5VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
Power
250 hp
186 kW
235 hp
175 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,852 kg
4,083 lb
2,205 kg
4,861 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
314 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,950 mm
194.9 in
Height
1,776 mm
69.9 in
Range score
811 km
504 mi
1,145 km
712 mi
CO2 score
171 g/km
162 g/km
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
314 L
11.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
107 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 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 T5Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T5

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Is 353 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 191 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5

  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 334 km (208 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 9 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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