Volvo XC90 vs Land Rover Discovery - pictures

We test the Volvo XC90 and the Land Rover Discovery to see which one has the edge in this class. 

The Volvo XC90 is packed with the latest technology and safety equipment. 

The Land Rover Discovery promises ultimate comfort and practicality along with genuine off-road ability. 

Both the Volvo XC90 and the Land Rover Discovery have the option of a third row of seating. 

The Volvo XC90 is offered with a range of efficient and economical four-cylinder engines.

The Volvo has a quiet and refined engine that makes for near silence and the utmost comfort. 

The Land Rover Discovery comes with a range of powerful diesel engines to seamlessly combine performance with comfort. 

Land Rover has a long-standing reputation for its off-road ability and the Land Rover Discovery does not disappoint. 

The Volvo XC90 has gone through a few cosmetic changes over the years to keep its looks up-to-date - but this is the most radical.

The Land Rover Discovery has been following the same design pattern for a long time. 

The Volvo XC90 strikes a neat balance between comfort and agility. 

The Land Rover Discovery combines luxury and off-road ability. 

Neat, spacious and good quality interior gives the Volvo XC90 an upmarket feel. 

The large touchscreen display in the centre of the dash in the Volvo XC90 is used to control most of the functions. 

The Volvo XC90 may have four-wheel drive but still feels more like a road-biased SUV than a 4x4. 

The Volvo XC90 has a relatively large boot capacity, even with the third row of seats up. 

The third row of seating in the Volvo XC90 is spacious enough for adults, however getting in and out may require a bit of work.

Subtle indications, such as this flag on the seats, have been made in the in the Volvo XC90 to link it to its country of origin. 

The “Thor’s Hammer” headlamps are a new addition to the Volvo XC90.

Neat and clear lines are a theme of the new XC90's design. <ol></ol>

Subtle indications to the heritage of Volvo can be spotted in the XC90.&nbsp;

Efficiency, refinement, safety and comfort are the main focus of the Volvo XC90 .

The interior of the Land Rover Discovery has not changed much from before: the dash is filled with buttons and controls.&nbsp;

The Land Rover Discovery is generous when it comes to space in the rear seats.&nbsp;

The Discovery, like the XC90, comes with a third row of seating that can be folded into the boot floor.&nbsp;

The Land Rover Discovery comes with paddle shifts, for when you want to switch gears manually.

The Land Rover Discovery benefits from the reputable Terrain Response System for off-roading.

As an optional add-on, the Discovery has surrounding cameras on the four corners and Wade Sensors that check the depth of the water you’re fording.&nbsp;

The Discovery’s SDV6 engine is a powerful 3.0-litre twin-turbodiesel that produces 252bhp.&nbsp;

The Land Rover Discovery has been built keeping in mind Luxury and comfort while being able to perform on rugged terrain.

Our final winner is the Volvo XC90, thanks to its economical and fuel efficient engine and loads of safety features.&nbsp;