Volvo XC90 2014 vs Nissan Murano 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| 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: | 320 HP | 254 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 368 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Volvo XC90 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC90 engine produces 66 HP more power than Nissan Murano, whereas torque is 32 NM more than Nissan Murano. Thanks to more power Volvo XC90 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 8.3 | |
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The Volvo XC90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo XC90 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| Volvo XC90 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo S60, Volvo XC60, Volvo S90, Volvo V90 | Used also on Nissan Pathfinder | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo XC90 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 4.95 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 2.01 m | 1.92 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, 9 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC90 is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 615 litres | 909 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1886 litres | 1897 litres | |
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Nissan Murano has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo XC90 has 294 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Murano. This could mean that the Volvo XC90 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Murano (by 11 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`750 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 27 600 | 13 400 | |
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