2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Volvo XC90
To start off, 2005 Volvo XC90 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (217 HP) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Volvo XC90. (208 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 98 kg more than 2004 Land Rover Discovery.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volvo XC90. (320 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 Volvo XC90 | |
Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
Model | Discovery | XC90 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4556 cc | 2401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 208 HP |
Torque | 407 Nm | 320 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 2198 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 68 L |