Volvo XC90 2002 vs Nissan Terrano 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 154 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 304 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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Volvo XC90 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC90 engine produces 9 HP more power than Nissan Terrano, whereas torque is 36 NM more than Nissan Terrano. Thanks to more power Volvo XC90 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 9.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Terrano 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: | 560'000 km | 350'000 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: | 5 years | 26 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC70, Volvo C30 | Used also on Nissan Patrol | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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 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 | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.81 m | |
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Volvo XC90 is larger, but lower. Volvo XC90 is 7 cm longer than the Nissan Terrano, 14 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC90 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 249 litres | 115 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2404 litres | 1900 litres | |
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Volvo XC90 has more luggage capacity. Volvo XC90 has 134 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Terrano. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC90 (by 504 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.7 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC90 is 1.3 metres more than that of the Nissan Terrano, which means Volvo XC90 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`735 | 3`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 3200 | |
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