The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 3.2 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (10 - 11) vs. Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (10 - 11)
€ 47,600
€ 55,300
€ 47,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,300
ⓘ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 Volvo XC90 3.2 is 11.1 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
Volvo XC90 3.2
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
70.2
74.7
83.1
68.4
78.1
85.7
74.7 in
Width
78.1 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.7 in
70.2 in
Height
68.4 in
112.5
189.3
118.2
200.4
189.3 in
Length
200.4 in
112.5 in
Wheelbase
118.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 3.2
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4855 lb
Curb Weight
5313 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6746 lb
Weight Difference:
459 lb
8.64 %
General
Volvo XC90 3.2
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
C
Generation
4L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 3.2
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
B6324S5
Engine Code
CASA, CCMA, CJGA, CNRB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
240 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC90 3.2
240 hp
237 hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo XC90 3.2
236 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Performance
Volvo XC90 3.2
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC90 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
▶ REPLAY
20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 3.2
20.23 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 3.2
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo XC90 3.2
21 mpg
28 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
15 mpg
city
22 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
436 mi
Range
739 mi
Volvo XC90 3.2
436 mi
739 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
216 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).
172.8 kWh
Volvo XC90 3.2
216 kWh
172.8 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
426 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 3.2
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1230 lb
Maximum Payload
1433 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.9 cu ft











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















