Volvo XC90 2014 vs Land Rover Discovery 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 225 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 470 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
| Volvo XC90 engine produces 33 HP less power than Land Rover Discovery, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Land Rover Discovery. Despite less power, Volvo XC90 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 11.0 l/100km | |
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The Volvo XC90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC90 consumes 1.7 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 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC90 consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Discovery. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 89 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | 4x4 - Full time 4WD | |
| Ground clearance: | 238 mm (9.4 inches) | 220 mm (8.7 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.95 m | 4.97 m | |
| Width: | 2.01 m | 2.07 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.85 m | |
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Volvo XC90 is smaller. Volvo XC90 is 2 cm shorter than the Land Rover Discovery, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo XC90 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 615 litres | 258 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1886 litres | 2406 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Volvo XC90 has 357 litres more trunk space than the Land Rover Discovery. The Land Rover Discovery may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Land Rover Discovery (by 520 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 12.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC90 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Land Rover Discovery, which means Volvo XC90 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`750 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volvo XC90 scores higher in safety tests, but Land Rover Discovery is better rated in child safety tests. The Volvo XC90 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 000 | 21 400 | |
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