The Comparative Analysis :
Audi SQ8 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (18 - 19)
€ 102,900

€ 65,400

€ 102,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,400
ⓘ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 T6 Polestar Performance.
Audi SQ8 TDI
Volvo XC90 T6 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 T6 Polestar Performance
5379 lb
Curb Weight
4718 lb
6834 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5798 lb

Weight Difference:
661 lb
12.29 %

General
Audi SQ8 TDI
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
4M
Generation
L
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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi SQ8 TDI
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
8-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
DHVA
Engine Code
B4204T29
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
429 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5700 rpm
Audi SQ8 TDI
429 hp
322 hp
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
664 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Audi SQ8 TDI
664 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
Performance
Audi SQ8 TDI
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
12.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.65 lb/hp
Audi SQ8 TDI
12.54 lb/hp
14.65 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi SQ8 TDI
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi SQ8 TDI
30 mpg
29 mpg
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
27 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
677 mi
Range
545 mi
Audi SQ8 TDI
677 mi
545 mi
Volvo XC90 T6 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).
153.5 kWh
Audi SQ8 TDI
160.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
377 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi SQ8 TDI
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1455 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
20.4 cu ft














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