Ford Explorer V (U502) or Volvo XC90 II?

2011–2019 vs 2015–present · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Explorer V (U502) 5,047 mm, XC90 II 4,953 mm — a 9 cm difference.
Boot: Explorer V (U502) 595 l, XC90 II 680 l.
Lowest consumption: Explorer V (U502) 10.2 l/100 km, XC90 II 2.5 l/100 km.
Power: Explorer V (U502) 177–268 kW, XC90 II 173–287 kW.
Standard equipment: Explorer V (U502) 26 items (Base), XC90 II 37 items (Momentum).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Ford Explorer V (U502)2011–2019 · 8 engines · Base, XLT, Limited, Limited PlusSpecifications →Listings →

Volvo XC90 II2015–present · 3 engines · Momentum, R-Design, InscriptionSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Ford Explorer V (U502)2011–2019no listings	Volvo XC90 II2015–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length5,006 mm–5,047 mm	Length4,950 mm–4,953 mm
Width	Width2,004 mm	Width1,958 mm
Height	Height1,778 mm–1,786 mm	Height1,776 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,860 mm–2,865 mm	Wheelbase2,984 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance190 mm	Ground clearance238 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume595 l	Trunk volume640 l–680 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,955 kg–2,218 kg	Curb weight2,071 kg–2,320 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l	Fuel tank50 l–71 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2011–2019	Production years2015–present
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines8	Number of engines3
Power	Power177–268 kW (241–364 hp)	Power173–287 kW (235–390 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–3.5	Displacement (l)2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelDiesel, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption10.2 l/100 km · 2.0 EcoBoost	Lowest consumption2.5 l/100 km · T8 Twin Engine
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.2 s · 3.5 EcoBoost	Best 0–100 km/h5.8 s · T8 Twin Engine
Top speed	Top speed230 km/h	Top speed230 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Momentum
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim26 · Base	Items in the base trim37 · Momentum
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim28 · XLT	Items in the top trim39 · R-Design
Equipment · Comfort5 · 12
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone✓	Climate Control, 1-zone—
Multi-zone Climate Control	Multi-zone Climate Control—	Multi-zone Climate Control✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents—	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors—	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start—	Push-button Start✓
Power Tailgate	Power Tailgate—	Power Tailgate✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster—	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 9
Grey Interior	Grey Interior✓	Grey Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
Leather	Leather—	Leather✓
Electric Driver's Seat	Electric Driver's Seat—	Electric Driver's Seat✓
Driver Lumbar Support	Driver Lumbar Support—	Driver Lumbar Support✓
7 Seats	7 Seats✓	7 Seats✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel—	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Third Row of Seats	Third Row of Seats✓	Third Row of Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 5
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display—	Touchscreen Display✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Navigation System	Navigation System—	Navigation System✓
Remote control via smartphone app	Remote control via smartphone app—	Remote control via smartphone app✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 3
LED Headlights	LED Headlights—	LED Headlights✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor—	Rain Sensor✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety10 · 6
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag✓	Driver's Knee Airbag—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS—
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 0
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking—
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels—
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels—	R18 Wheels✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate—	Engine skid plate✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Explorer V (U502) or Volvo XC90 II?

Length: Ford Explorer V (U502) 5,047 mm, Volvo XC90 II 4,953 mm (a 94 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,865 vs 2,984 mm. Boot: 595 vs 680 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Explorer V (U502) or Volvo XC90 II?

The most frugal Ford Explorer V (U502) uses 10.2 l/100 km (2.0 EcoBoost); the most frugal Volvo XC90 II 2.5 l/100 km (T8 Twin Engine).

Which is more powerful — Ford Explorer V (U502) or Volvo XC90 II?

The strongest Ford Explorer V (U502) makes 268 kW (364 hp) (3.5 EcoBoost Sport); the strongest Volvo XC90 II 287 kW (390 hp) (T8 Twin Engine).

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