The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 B5 AWD Geartronic (19 - 20) vs. VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..)
€ 65,800

€ 58,600

€ 65,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,600
ⓘ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 Volvo XC90 B5 is 2.8 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR.
Volvo XC90 B5
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
69.9
76
84.3
67.6
78.1
86.3
76 in
Width
78.1 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.3 in
69.9 in
Height
67.6 in
117.5
194.9
114.3
192
194.9 in
Length
192 in
117.5 in
Wheelbase
114.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 B5
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
4436 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5798 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6283 lb

Weight Difference:
128 lb
2.8 %

General
Volvo XC90 B5
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
L
Generation
CR
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)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 B5
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T26
Engine Code
*DEN*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo XC90 B5
247 hp
228 hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC90 B5
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Performance
Volvo XC90 B5
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
134 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 B5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
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17.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 B5
17.96 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 B5
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo XC90 B5
30 mpg
36 mpg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
33 mpg
highway
40 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
559 mi
Range
706 mi
Volvo XC90 B5
559 mi
706 mi
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
135.8 kWh
Volvo XC90 B5
149.7 kWh
135.8 kWh
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
341 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 B5
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1362 lb
Maximum Payload
1720 lb
20.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
22.9 cu ft
















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