Land Rover Discovery 2016 vs Volvo XC60 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 304 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Volvo XC60 is a more dynamic driving. Land Rover Discovery engine produces 46 HP less power than Volvo XC60, but torque is 160 NM more than Volvo XC60. Due to the lower power, Land Rover Discovery reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 10.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.0 l/100km | 11.1 l/100km | |
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The Land Rover Discovery is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Land Rover Discovery consumes 3.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60, which means that by driving the Land Rover Discovery over 15,000 km in a year you can save 480 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Land Rover Discovery consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 89 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Land Rover Discovery gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 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. | |||
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: | 258 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2406 litres | 1455 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Land Rover Discovery has 237 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC60. This could mean that the Land Rover Discovery uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. 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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