The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 3.2 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (11 - 12) vs. Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09)
€ 48,800

€ 62,700

€ 48,800
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 the XC90 3.2 and the XC90 V8 are absolutely identical. Both are 189.3 inches long, 74.7 inches wide and 70.2 inches tall.
XC90 3.2
XC90 V8
70.2
74.7
83.1
70.2
74.7
83.1
74.7 in
Width
74.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
70.2 in
Height
70.2 in
112.5
189.3
112.5
189.3
189.3 in
Length
189.3 in
112.5 in
Wheelbase
112.5 in
Vehicle Weight
XC90 3.2
XC90 V8
4855 lb
Curb Weight
4654 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5776 lb

Weight Difference:
201 lb
4.14 %

General
XC90 3.2
XC90 V8
C
Generation
C
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
XC90 3.2
XC90 V8
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B6324S5
Engine Code
B8444S
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
240 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
311 hp
at 5850 rpm
XC90 3.2
240 hp
311 hp
XC90 V8
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
XC90 3.2
236 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
XC90 V8
Performance
XC90 3.2
XC90 V8
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

XC90 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

XC90 V8
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.96 lb/hp
XC90 3.2
20.23 lb/hp
14.96 lb/hp
XC90 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
XC90 3.2
XC90 V8
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
18 mpg
XC90 3.2
20 mpg
18 mpg
XC90 V8
15 mpg
city
12 mpg
26 mpg
highway
25 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
432 mi
Range
374 mi
XC90 3.2
432 mi
374 mi
XC90 V8
Environmental Impact
217.9 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
XC90 3.2
217.9 kWh
252 kWh
XC90 V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
XC90 3.2
XC90 V8
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1230 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft









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