Volvo XC90 2002 vs Ford Explorer 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 4.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volvo XC90) 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 (Ford Explorer) 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: | 163 HP | 212 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 344 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Ford Explorer is a more dynamic driving. Volvo XC90 engine produces 49 HP less power than Ford Explorer, whereas torque is 4 NM less than Ford Explorer. Due to the lower power, Volvo XC90 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 13.0 | |
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The Volvo XC90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo XC90 consumes 3.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Explorer, which means that by driving the Volvo XC90 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 585 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| Volvo XC90 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Volvo XC90 2002 2.4 engine: These diesel engines are frequently affected by intake manifold swirl flap seizures. This issue often leads to airflow disruptions and rough engine operation.
The actuator for the turbocharger, which relies ... More about Volvo XC90 2002 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.81 m | |
| Volvo XC90 is 1 cm shorter than the Ford Explorer, 7 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC90 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 249 litres | 391 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Ford Explorer has more luggage space. Volvo XC90 has 142 litres less trunk space than the Ford Explorer. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.7 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`735 | 2`595 | |
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| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 4600 | |
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