Land Rover Discovery 2020 vs Volvo XC90 2024
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Land Rover Discovery) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volvo XC90) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
| Land Rover Discovery and Volvo XC90 have the same engine power, but Land Rover Discovery torque is 230 NM more than Volvo XC90. Land Rover Discovery reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 10.2 | |
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The Land Rover Discovery is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Land Rover Discovery consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90, which means that by driving the Land Rover Discovery over 15,000 km in a year you can save 420 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 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 | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 283 mm (11.1 inches) | 216 mm (8.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Land Rover Discovery 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: | 4.96 m | 4.95 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.89 m | 1.77 m | |
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Land Rover Discovery is larger. Land Rover Discovery and Volvo XC90 are practically the same length. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 258 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 258 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 1231 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2391 litres | 1856 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Volvo XC90 has more luggage space (by 42 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Land Rover Discovery (by 535 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.8 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Land Rover Discovery is 0.9 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`790 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 47 200 | 58 400 | |
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