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2005 Volvo XC90 FWD

The 2005 Volvo XC90 FWD is a SUV. It has a 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder engine producing 311 hp (232 kW), with a 5-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 7.6 seconds and top speed is 124 mph (200 km/h).

2005 Volvo XC90 FWD
2005
Year
2,500 cc
Engine
311 hp
Power
Automatic (S5)
Trans.
Petrol
Fuel

ABOUT THE 2005 VOLVO XC90 FWD

Written by CarDetails.org. Last reviewed September 10, 2026.

SPECS

Make Volvo Model XC90 FWD
Year 2005 Version / Trim Volvo 2005 XC90 FWD
Body Style SUV Doors 4
Seats 5 Ext. Colour Ice White, Black Sapphire Metallic, Silver Metallic, Titanium Grey Metallic, Magic Blue Metallic, Barents Blue Metallic, Passion Red, Electric Silver Metallic
Steering LHD / RHD Manufactured In Sweden
Drive Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Transmission Automatic (S5)
Engine 2.5L 5-cyl Turbo Engine Size 2,500 cc
Power 311 hp / 232 kW Torque 440 Nm / 325 lb-ft
0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) 7.6 sec Top Speed 124 mph (200 km/h)
Fuel Economy 16 mpg city / 21 mpg hwy
Wheelbase 2,857 mm Kerb Weight 2,135 kg (4,707 lb)

HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2005 SUVS

Compared with other 2005 SUVs in our database, its 311 hp is 44% more than the average 2005 SUV (217 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 1.4 seconds quicker than average, and it is 18% heavier than the typical SUV.

2005 Volvo XC90 FWDAverage 2005 SUVsDifference
Power 311 hp 217 hp (64 cars) +44%
Torque 440 Nm 252 Nm (64 cars) +75%
0–60 mph 7.6 s 9.0 s (64 cars) -15%
Top speed 124 mph 112 mph (64 cars) +10%
Kerb weight 2,135 kg 1,815 kg (71 cars) +18%
Engine size 2,500 cc 3,325 cc (71 cars) -25%

Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.

CLOSEST RIVALS

Other 2005 SUVs with similar power to the 2005 Volvo XC90 FWD.

CarPower0–60 mphKerb weight
2005 Volvo XC90 FWD 311 hp 7.6 s 2,135 kg
2005 Volkswagen Touareg 310 hp 7.4 s 2,090 kg
2005 Nissan Armada 2WD 317 hp 7.5 s 2,630 kg
2005 Lexus GX 470 301 hp 8.5 s 2,230 kg
2005 Ford Expedition 2WD 300 hp 8.8 s 2,418 kg
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FEATURES

Air Conditioning
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Ventilated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Leather Seats
Power Front Seats
Memory Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Navigation System
Head-Up Display
Premium Audio
ABS
Electronic Stability Control
Traction Control
Airbags (Multiple)
Adaptive Cruise Control
Front Parking Sensors
Rear Parking Sensors
Sunroof
Alloy Wheels
Adaptive Headlights
Fog Lights
Keyless Entry