Volvo XC90 2006 vs Land Rover Discovery 2004
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 185 HP | 190 HP | |
Torque: | 400 NM | 445 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
Volvo XC90 engine produces 5 HP less power than Land Rover Discovery, whereas torque is 45 NM less than Land Rover Discovery. Despite less power, Volvo XC90 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 10.4 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 11.5 l/100km | |
The Volvo XC90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC90 consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Discovery, which means that by driving the Volvo XC90 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC90 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Discovery. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 82 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
970 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
670 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - Full time 4WD | |
Ground clearance: | 218 mm (8.6 inches) | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | |
Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC90 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. | |||
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: | 4.81 m | 4.84 m | |
Width: | 1.90 m | 1.92 m | |
Height: | 1.78 m | 1.89 m | |
Volvo XC90 is smaller. Volvo XC90 is 3 cm shorter than the Land Rover Discovery, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo XC90 is 11 cm lower. | |||
Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
Trunk capacity: | 249 litres | 1192 litres | |
Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 249 litres | 1192 litres | |
Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 613 litres | no data | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1837 litres | no data | |
In 7-seat version Land Rover Discovery has more luggage space (by 943 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 11.5 meters | |
The turning circle of the Volvo XC90 is 1 metres more than that of the Land Rover Discovery, which means Volvo XC90 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`750 | 3`230 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | low | no data | |
Average price (€): | 8400 | 7600 | |
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