Ford Explorer 2018 vs Volvo XC90 2019
| 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: | 290 HP | 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 346 NM | 480 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Volvo XC90 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Explorer engine produces 55 HP more power than Volvo XC90, but torque is 134 NM less than Volvo XC90. Despite the higher power, Ford Explorer reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.4 | 7.7 | |
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The Volvo XC90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Explorer consumes 4.7 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 705 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 920 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 198 mm (7.8 inches) | 223 mm (8.8 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: | 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 the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 595 litres | 368 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 595 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 368 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2313 litres | 1868 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Explorer (by 445 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.8 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 3`225 kg | 2`750 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 000 | 44 600 | |
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