Ford Explorer 2018 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: | 290 HP | 225 HP | |
| Torque: | 346 NM | 470 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Volvo XC90 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Explorer engine produces 65 HP more power than Volvo XC90, but torque is 124 NM less than Volvo XC90. Despite the higher power, Ford Explorer reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.4 | 5.8 | |
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The Volvo XC90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Explorer consumes 6.6 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 990 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 198 mm (7.8 inches) | 238 mm (9.4 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, while the height of Ford Explorer is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 595 litres | 615 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 595 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 615 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2313 litres | 1886 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Ford Explorer has more luggage space (by 345 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Explorer (by 427 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 3`225 kg | 2`750 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`102 kg | 2`078 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 1`123 kg | 672 kg | |
| Ford Explorer load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 40 procentiem more than Volvo XC90. Therefore, Ford Explorer is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Volvo XC90 scores higher in safety tests. The Volvo XC90 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 000 | 22 000 | |
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