Ford Explorer 2005 vs Volvo XC90 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.6 Petrol | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Ford Explorer) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo XC90) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 295 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 406 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Ford Explorer is more dynamic to drive. Ford Explorer engine produces 132 HP more power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 66 NM more than Volvo XC90. Thanks to more power Ford Explorer reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.3 | 9.1 | |
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The Volvo XC90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Explorer consumes 5.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Explorer could require 780 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Volvo XC90 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Volvo XC90 2002 2.4 engine: These diesel engines are frequently affected by intake manifold swirl flap seizures. This issue often leads to airflow disruptions and rough engine operation.
The actuator for the turbocharger, which relies ... More about Volvo XC90 2002 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.74 m | |
| Ford Explorer is 11 cm longer than the Volvo XC90, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Explorer is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2404 litres | |
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Ford Explorer has more luggage capacity. Ford Explorer has 136 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC90. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`825 | 2`735 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 3400 | |
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