The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (07 - 09) vs. Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09)
€ 71,700

€ 62,700

€ 71,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,700
ⓘ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 V8.
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Volvo XC90 V8
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 V8
5335 lb
Curb Weight
4654 lb
6867 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5776 lb

Weight Difference:
681 lb
12.76 %

General
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Volvo XC90 V8
4L
Generation
C
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 V8
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BTR
Engine Code
B8444S
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
322 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
311 hp
at 5850 rpm
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
322 hp
311 hp
Volvo XC90 V8
561 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
561 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 V8
Performance
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Volvo XC90 V8
147 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 V8
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16.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.96 lb/hp
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
16.57 lb/hp
14.96 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Volvo XC90 V8
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
21 mpg
18 mpg
Volvo XC90 V8
16 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
560 mi
Range
374 mi
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
560 mi
374 mi
Volvo XC90 V8
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).
252 kWh
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
228.4 kWh
252 kWh
Volvo XC90 V8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Volvo XC90 V8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
21.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft












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