The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayenne S (07 - 10) vs. Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17)
€ 68,300

€ 55,700

€ 68,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Porsche Cayenne S is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance.
Porsche Cayenne S
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
66.9
75.9
86.6
69.9
76
84.3
75.9 in
Width
76 in
86.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
66.9 in
Height
69.9 in
112.4
188.9
117.5
194.9
188.9 in
Length
194.9 in
112.4 in
Wheelbase
117.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Cayenne S
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
5071 lb
Curb Weight
4590 lb
6790 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5798 lb

Weight Difference:
481 lb
9.49 %

General
Porsche Cayenne S
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
9PA/955
Generation
L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche Cayenne S
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D4204T23
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
380 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Porsche Cayenne S
380 hp
230 hp
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
369 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Porsche Cayenne S
369 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Performance
Porsche Cayenne S
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
157 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayenne S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
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13.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne S
13.34 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayenne S
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Porsche Cayenne S
16 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
11 mpg
city
37 mpg
22 mpg
highway
43 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
417 mi
Range
761 mi
Porsche Cayenne S
417 mi
761 mi
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
282.3 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).
119.3 kWh
Porsche Cayenne S
282.3 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
576 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayenne S
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1720 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
20.4 cu ft













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