Land Rover Discovery 2016 vs Volvo XC60 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 304 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Land Rover Discovery is more dynamic to drive. Land Rover Discovery engine produces 36 HP more power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volvo XC60. Thanks to more power Land Rover Discovery reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | 10.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.5 l/100km | 11.1 l/100km | |
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The Volvo XC60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Land Rover Discovery consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Land Rover Discovery could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Land Rover Discovery consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 89 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Land Rover Discovery 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: | 4x4 - Full time 4WD | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | 230 mm (9.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC60 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Range Rover Sport | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC70, Volvo V60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo XC60 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: | 4.97 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 2.07 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.71 m | |
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Land Rover Discovery is larger. Land Rover Discovery is 33 cm longer than the Volvo XC60, 18 cm wider, while the height of Land Rover Discovery is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1231 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2406 litres | 1455 litres | |
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Land Rover Discovery has more luggage capacity. Land Rover Discovery has 736 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC60. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Land Rover Discovery (by 951 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.7 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Land Rover Discovery is 1 metres more than that of the Volvo XC60, which means Land Rover Discovery can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`440 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 20 200 | 15 400 | |
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