Land Rover Discovery 2009 vs Volvo XC90 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Land Rover Discovery is more dynamic to drive. Land Rover Discovery engine produces 60 HP more power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 200 NM more than Volvo XC90. Thanks to more power Land Rover Discovery reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.2 l/100km | 10.1 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 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Land Rover Discovery consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Land Rover Discovery gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - Full time 4WD | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo XC90 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 5 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 XC60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.89 m | 1.78 m | |
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 613 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1837 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Land Rover Discovery is 1.1 metres less than that of the Volvo XC90, which means Land Rover Discovery can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`240 | 2`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 9000 | |
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