Volvo XC90 2003 vs Jeep Commander 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 4.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 210 HP | 303 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 445 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Jeep Commander is a more dynamic driving. Volvo XC90 engine produces 93 HP less power than Jeep Commander, whereas torque is 125 NM less than Jeep Commander. Due to the lower power, Volvo XC90 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 13.9 | |
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The Volvo XC90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo XC90 consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Commander, which means that by driving the Volvo XC90 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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: | 10 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC70 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo XC90 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Jeep Commander engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.92 m | |
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Volvo XC90 is larger, but lower. Volvo XC90 is 1 cm longer than the Jeep Commander, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo XC90 is 18 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 249 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2404 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.7 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC90 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Jeep Commander, which means Volvo XC90 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`720 | 2`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 9200 | |
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