The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 3.2 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (11 - 12) vs. VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 48,800

€ 91,200

€ 48,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,200
ⓘ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 7.1 cm shorter, 8.6 cm narrower and 6.7 cm taller than the VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR.
Volvo XC90 3.2
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
1784
1898
2110
1717
1984
2193
1898 mm
Width
1984 mm
2110 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2193 mm
1784 mm
Height
1717 mm
2857
4807
2904
4878
4807 mm
Length
4878 mm
2857 mm
Wheelbase
2904 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 3.2
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
2202 kg
Kerb Weight
2310 kg
2760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3000 kg

Weight Difference:
108 kg
4.68 %

General
Volvo XC90 3.2
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
C
Generation
CR
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

On-demand four-wheel drive with automatic engagement
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 3.2
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
B6324S5
Engine Code
*DMV*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3192 CC
Engine Capacity
3956 CC
240 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Power
416 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo XC90 3.2
240 bhp
416 bhp
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
320 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
900 NM
at 1250 rpm
Volvo XC90 3.2
320 NM
900 NM
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Performance
Volvo XC90 3.2
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec

VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
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9.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.55 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 3.2
9.18 kg/bhp
5.55 kg/bhp
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 3.2
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo XC90 3.2
25 mpg
38 mpg
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
18 mpg
city
33 mpg
32 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
432 mi
Range
756 mi
Volvo XC90 3.2
432 mi
756 mi
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
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).
152.2 kWh
Volvo XC90 3.2
217.9 kWh
152.2 kWh
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
269 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 3.2
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
558 kg
Maximum Payload
690 kg
249 L
Boot Capacity
810 L












1837 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1800 L