Ford Explorer 2015 vs Volvo XC90 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 345 HP | 225 HP | |
| Torque: | 475 NM | 470 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Ford Explorer is more dynamic to drive. Ford Explorer engine produces 120 HP more power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Volvo XC90. Thanks to more power Ford Explorer reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.3 | 5.8 | |
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The Volvo XC90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Explorer consumes 6.5 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 975 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 4.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.99 m | 2.01 m | |
| Height: | 1.79 m | 1.78 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Explorer is 7 cm longer than the Volvo XC90, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Explorer is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 595 litres | 615 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1886 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Ford Explorer has 20 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC90. This could mean that the Ford Explorer uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 800 | 23 800 | |
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