Volvo XC90 2014 vs Nissan Pathfinder 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 3.5 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 | 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 325 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Volvo XC90 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC90 engine produces 60 HP more power than Nissan Pathfinder, whereas torque is 75 NM more than Nissan Pathfinder. Thanks to more power Volvo XC90 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 10.0 | |
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The Volvo XC90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo XC90 consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Pathfinder, which means that by driving the Volvo XC90 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 345 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 74 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 740 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 25 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo S60, Volvo XC60, Volvo S90, Volvo V90 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Infiniti FX, Nissan Murano | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.95 m | 5.01 m | |
| Width: | 2.01 m | 1.96 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Volvo XC90 is 6 cm shorter than the Nissan Pathfinder, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 615 litres | 453 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 250 litres | 453 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 615 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1886 litres | 2260 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Nissan Pathfinder has more luggage space (by 203 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Pathfinder (by 374 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | no data | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`750 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 800 | 11 200 | |
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