Land Rover Discovery 2004 vs Volvo XC90 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 445 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Land Rover Discovery engine produces 5 HP more power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Volvo XC90. Despite the higher power, Land Rover Discovery reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.0 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Volvo XC90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Land Rover Discovery consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Land Rover Discovery could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Land Rover Discovery consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Land Rover Discovery gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - Full time 4WD | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | 218 mm (8.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC90 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.89 m | 1.78 m | |
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Land Rover Discovery is larger. Land Rover Discovery is 3 cm longer than the Volvo XC90, 2 cm wider, while the height of Land Rover Discovery is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 1192 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 1192 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 613 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1837 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Land Rover Discovery has more luggage space (by 943 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Land Rover Discovery is 1 metres less than that of the Volvo XC90, which means Land Rover Discovery can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`230 | 2`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 9000 | |
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