Land Rover Discovery 2004 vs Volvo XC90 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.4 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 299 HP | 315 HP | |
| Torque: | 427 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Volvo XC90 is a more dynamic driving. Land Rover Discovery engine produces 16 HP less power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 13 NM less than Volvo XC90. Due to the lower power, Land Rover Discovery reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 15.0 | 13.5 | |
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The Volvo XC90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Land Rover Discovery consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 86 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 700'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo XC90 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Range Rover Sport | Used also on Volvo S80 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Land Rover Discovery might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 9000 | |
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