The Comparative Analysis :
Audi SQ8 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (18 - 19)
€ 102,900

€ 61,600

€ 102,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi SQ8 TDI is 2.2 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance.
Audi SQ8 TDI
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
67.2
78.5
86.2
69.9
76
84.3
78.5 in
Width
76 in
86.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
67.2 in
Height
69.9 in
118
197.1
117.5
194.9
197.1 in
Length
194.9 in
118 in
Wheelbase
117.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi SQ8 TDI
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
5379 lb
Curb Weight
4815 lb
6834 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5798 lb

Weight Difference:
564 lb
10.48 %

General
Audi SQ8 TDI
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
4M
Generation
L
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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi SQ8 TDI
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
8-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
DHVA
Engine Code
D4204T23
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
429 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi SQ8 TDI
429 hp
237 hp
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
664 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi SQ8 TDI
664 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Performance
Audi SQ8 TDI
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi SQ8 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
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12.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Audi SQ8 TDI
12.54 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi SQ8 TDI
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi SQ8 TDI
30 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
27 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
677 mi
Range
735 mi
Audi SQ8 TDI
677 mi
735 mi
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
160.5 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).
123.4 kWh
Audi SQ8 TDI
160.5 kWh
123.4 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
377 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi SQ8 TDI
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1455 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
20.4 cu ft














49.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.4 cu ft