The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (07 - 09) vs. Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (11 - 14)
€ 71,700
€ 48,500
€ 71,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi Q7 4.2 TDI is 11 inches longer, 3.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Volvo XC90 D5.
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Volvo XC90 D5
68.4
78.1
85.7
70.2
74.7
83.1
78.1 in
Width
74.7 in
85.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
68.4 in
Height
70.2 in
118.2
200.2
112.5
189.3
200.2 in
Length
189.3 in
118.2 in
Wheelbase
112.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Volvo XC90 D5
5335 lb
Curb Weight
4841 lb
6867 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb
Weight Difference:
494 lb
9.26 %
General
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Volvo XC90 D5
4L
Generation
C
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Volvo XC90 D5
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BTR
Engine Code
D5244T18
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
5
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
322 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 3900 rpm
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
322 hp
197 hp
Volvo XC90 D5
561 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
561 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 D5
Performance
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Volvo XC90 D5
147 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC90 D5
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16.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.57 lb/hp
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
16.57 lb/hp
24.57 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Volvo XC90 D5
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
21 mpg
29 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5
16 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
560 mi
Range
515 mi
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
560 mi
515 mi
Volvo XC90 D5
Environmental Impact
228.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
168.7 kWh
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
228.4 kWh
168.7 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Volvo XC90 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
21.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft











57.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
52 cu ft



















