Volvo XC90 2006 vs Nissan Murano 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Double-row 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: | 185 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Nissan Murano is a more dynamic driving. Volvo XC90 engine produces 5 HP less power than Nissan Murano, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Nissan Murano. Due to the lower power, Volvo XC90 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 8.0 | |
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The Nissan Murano is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo XC90 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Murano, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC90 could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 82 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| Nissan Murano gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 440'000 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 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Navara, Nissan Pathfinder | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.73 m | |
| Volvo XC90 is 2 cm shorter than the Nissan Murano, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC90 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 249 litres | 402 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 249 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 613 litres | 402 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1837 litres | no data | |
| In 5-seat version Volvo XC90 has more luggage space (by 211 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`750 | 2`342 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 4200 | |
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