Volvo XC90 2006 vs Nissan Murano 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 3.5 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 (Nissan Murano) 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." | |||
| 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: | 185 HP | 248 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 333 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Nissan Murano is a more dynamic driving. Volvo XC90 engine produces 63 HP less power than Nissan Murano, but torque is 67 NM more than Nissan Murano. Due to the lower power, Volvo XC90 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 12.3 | |
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The Volvo XC90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo XC90 consumes 3.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Murano, which means that by driving the Volvo XC90 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 570 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 82 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 860 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| 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 Infiniti FX, 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.69 m | |
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Volvo XC90 is larger. Volvo XC90 is 5 cm longer than the Nissan Murano, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC90 is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 249 litres | 923 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 249 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 613 litres | 923 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1837 litres | 2005 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Nissan Murano has more luggage space (by 310 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Murano (by 168 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`750 kg | 2`295 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 2400 | |
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