The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 B5 AWD Geartronic (20 - ..) vs. Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (10 - 11)
€ 64,500

€ 55,300

€ 64,500
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 B5 is 5.5 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
Volvo XC90 B5
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
69.9
76
84.3
68.4
78.1
85.7
76 in
Width
78.1 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.7 in
69.9 in
Height
68.4 in
117.5
194.9
118.2
200.4
194.9 in
Length
200.4 in
117.5 in
Wheelbase
118.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 B5
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4550 lb
Curb Weight
5313 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6746 lb

Weight Difference:
763 lb
14.36 %

General
Volvo XC90 B5
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
L
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)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 B5
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
B420T2
Engine Code
CASA, CCMA, CJGA, CNRB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC90 B5
247 hp
237 hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo XC90 B5
258 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Performance
Volvo XC90 B5
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
134 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
▶ REPLAY
18.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 B5
18.42 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 B5
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo XC90 B5
33 mpg
28 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
621 mi
Range
739 mi
Volvo XC90 B5
621 mi
739 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
134.5 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 B5
134.5 kWh
172.8 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
307 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 B5
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1270 lb
Maximum Payload
1433 lb
20.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.9 cu ft















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