Land Rover Discovery 3 (L319) or Volvo XC90 I?

2004–2009 vs 2002–2014 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Discovery 3 (L319) 4,835 mm, XC90 I 4,807 mm — a 3 cm difference.
Boot: Discovery 3 (L319) 1,260 l, XC90 I 249 l.
Lowest consumption: Discovery 3 (L319) 10.2 l/100 km, XC90 I 8 l/100 km.
Power: Discovery 3 (L319) 140–220 kW, XC90 I 120–154 kW.
Standard equipment: Discovery 3 (L319) 33 items (S), XC90 I 37 items (Kinetic).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Land Rover Discovery 3 (L319)2004–2009 · 3 engines · S, SE, HSESpecifications →Listings →

Volvo XC90 I2002–2014 · 3 engines · Kinetic, Momentum, Summum, ExecutiveSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Land Rover Discovery 3 (L319)2004–2009no listings	Volvo XC90 I2002–2014no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,835 mm	Length4,798 mm–4,807 mm
Width	Width1,915 mm	Width1,898 mm
Height	Height1,887 mm	Height1,743 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,885 mm	Wheelbase2,857 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance240 mm	Ground clearance218 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume1,260 l	Trunk volume249 l
Curb weight	Curb weight2,510 kg–2,637 kg	Curb weight1,990 kg–2,078 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank86 l	Fuel tank68 l–80 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2004–2009	Production years2002–2014
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines3
Power	Power140–220 kW (190–299 hp)	Power120–154 kW (163–209 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.7–4.4	Displacement (l)2.4–2.5
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption10.2 l/100 km · 2.7 TDV6 Manual	Lowest consumption8 l/100 km · D5 185 AWD
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 4.4 V8	Best 0–100 km/h9.2 s · 2.5T AWD
Top speed	Top speed195 km/h	Top speed210 km/h
Trim levelsS · Kinetic
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim33 · S	Items in the base trim37 · Kinetic
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim42 · HSE	Items in the top trim41 · Executive
Equipment · Comfort9 · 9
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 7
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
7 Seats	7 Seats—	7 Seats✓
Third Row of Seats	Third Row of Seats—	Third Row of Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights—
Equipment · Safety8 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior5 · 5
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails✓
Low-range Gearbox	Low-range Gearbox✓	Low-range Gearbox—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate—	Engine skid plate✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Land Rover Discovery 3 (L319) or Volvo XC90 I?

Length: Land Rover Discovery 3 (L319) 4,835 mm, Volvo XC90 I 4,807 mm (a 28 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,885 vs 2,857 mm. Boot: 1,260 vs 249 l.

Which uses less fuel — Land Rover Discovery 3 (L319) or Volvo XC90 I?

The most frugal Land Rover Discovery 3 (L319) uses 10.2 l/100 km (2.7 TDV6 Manual); the most frugal Volvo XC90 I 8 l/100 km (D5 185 AWD).

Which is more powerful — Land Rover Discovery 3 (L319) or Volvo XC90 I?

The strongest Land Rover Discovery 3 (L319) makes 220 kW (299 hp) (4.4 V8); the strongest Volvo XC90 I 154 kW (209 hp) (2.5T AWD).

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