2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Volvo XC90
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volvo XC90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volvo XC90 would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 23 kg more than 2008 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, both vehicles can yield 340 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 Volvo XC90 | |
Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
Model | Discovery | XC90 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 161 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 2198 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 70 L |