Volvo XC90 2024 vs Land Rover Discovery 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volvo XC90) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Land Rover Discovery) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 650 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
| Volvo XC90 and Land Rover Discovery have the same engine power, but Volvo XC90 torque is 230 NM less than Land Rover Discovery. Volvo XC90 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 7.4 | |
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The Land Rover Discovery is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo XC90 consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Discovery, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC90 could require 420 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 1210 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - Full time 4WD | |
| Ground clearance: | 216 mm (8.5 inches) | 283 mm (11.1 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: | 4.95 m | 4.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.77 m | 1.89 m | |
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Volvo XC90 is smaller. Volvo XC90 and Land Rover Discovery are practically the same length. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 258 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 300 litres | 258 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 1231 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1856 litres | 2391 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: | 11.9 meters | 12.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC90 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Land Rover Discovery, which means Volvo XC90 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`790 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 58 400 | 47 200 | |
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