Land Rover Discovery 2016 vs Volvo XC90 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 225 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 470 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
| Land Rover Discovery engine produces 33 HP more power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Volvo XC90. Despite the higher power, Land Rover Discovery reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.0 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Volvo XC90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Land Rover Discovery consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Land Rover Discovery could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Land Rover Discovery consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 89 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 220 mm (8.7 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: | 4.97 m | 4.95 m | |
| Width: | 2.07 m | 2.01 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.78 m | |
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Land Rover Discovery is larger. Land Rover Discovery is 2 cm longer than the Volvo XC90, 7 cm wider, while the height of Land Rover Discovery is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 258 litres | 615 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 258 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 615 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2406 litres | 1886 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Land Rover Discovery has more luggage space (by 8 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Land Rover Discovery (by 520 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.7 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Land Rover Discovery is 0.8 metres more than that of the Volvo XC90, which means Land Rover Discovery can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`750 kg | |
| 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 (€): | 21 600 | 21 800 | |
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