Volvo XC90 2006 vs Land Rover Discovery 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.4 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 315 HP | 299 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 427 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Volvo XC90 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC90 engine produces 16 HP more power than Land Rover Discovery, whereas torque is 13 NM more than Land Rover Discovery. Thanks to more power Volvo XC90 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.5 | 15.0 | |
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The Volvo XC90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo XC90 consumes 1.5 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 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 86 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 km | 560'000 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 | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo S80 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Land Rover Discovery might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.89 m | |
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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`770 | 3`230 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 6800 | |
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