Nissan Pathfinder 2005 vs Volvo XC90 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 174 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 403 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Volvo XC90 is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Pathfinder engine produces 11 HP less power than Volvo XC90, but torque is 3 NM more than Volvo XC90. Due to the lower power, Nissan Pathfinder reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Nissan Pathfinder consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Pathfinder could require 105 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Nissan Pathfinder consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 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: | 27 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Navara, Nissan Murano | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo XC90 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. | |||
| Volvo XC90 2006 2.4 engine: The early versions of these engines are known for their reliability and rare failures, which made them popular.
However, engine have several common weaknesses. Intake manifold swirl flaps often seize, and ... More about Volvo XC90 2006 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.74 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
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Nissan Pathfinder is smaller. Nissan Pathfinder is 7 cm shorter than the Volvo XC90, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 515 litres | 613 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2091 litres | 1837 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Volvo XC90 has more luggage space (by 98 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Pathfinder (by 254 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Pathfinder is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volvo XC90. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`793 | 2`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 8400 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
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