The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 D3 Geartronic (7-seater) (11 - 12) vs. VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
€ 41,200

€ 74,600

€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,600
ⓘ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 D3 is 1.2 cm longer, 4.2 cm narrower and 7.5 cm taller than the VW Touareg V8 TDI.
Volvo XC90 D3
VW Touareg V8 TDI
1784
1898
2110
1709
1940
2208
1898 mm
Width
1940 mm
2110 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2208 mm
1784 mm
Height
1709 mm
2857
4807
2893
4795
4807 mm
Length
4795 mm
2857 mm
Wheelbase
2893 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 D3
VW Touareg V8 TDI
2127 kg
Kerb Weight
2297 kg
2680 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2920 kg

Weight Difference:
170 kg
7.4 %

General
Volvo XC90 D3
VW Touareg V8 TDI
C
Generation
7P
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 D3
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
D5244T5
Engine Code
*CKD*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
8
2400 CC
Engine Capacity
4134 CC
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC90 D3
161 bhp
335 bhp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
800 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC90 D3
340 NM
800 NM
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Performance
Volvo XC90 D3
VW Touareg V8 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V8 TDI
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13.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.86 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 D3
13.21 kg/bhp
6.86 kg/bhp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 D3
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo XC90 D3
34 mpg
31 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
68 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 L
515 mi
Range
580 mi
Volvo XC90 D3
515 mi
580 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
187.2 kWh
Volvo XC90 D3
168.7 kWh
187.2 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
239 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 D3
VW Touareg V8 TDI
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
553 kg
Maximum Payload
623 kg
249 L
Boot Capacity
580 L










1837 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1642 L