Volvo XC90 2014 vs Ford Explorer 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 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 (Ford Explorer) 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." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 225 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 470 NM | 345 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Volvo XC90 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC90 engine produces 24 HP less power than Ford Explorer, but torque is 125 NM more than Ford Explorer. Despite less power, Volvo XC90 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 11.0 | |
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The Volvo XC90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo XC90 consumes 5.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Explorer, which means that by driving the Volvo XC90 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 780 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.95 m | 5.01 m | |
| Width: | 2.01 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo XC90 is 6 cm shorter than the Ford Explorer, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo XC90 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 615 litres | 595 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1886 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Volvo XC90 has 20 litres more trunk space than the Ford Explorer. The Ford Explorer may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`750 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 26 400 | 12 600 | |
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