The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 D5 AWD (5-seater) (06 - 09) vs. Audi Q7 3.6 FSI quattro tiptronic (09 - 10)
€ 43,800

€ 51,800

€ 43,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,800
ⓘ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 D5 is 11.1 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi Q7 3.6 FSI.
Volvo XC90 D5
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
70.2
74.7
83.1
68.4
78.1
85.7
74.7 in
Width
78.1 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.7 in
70.2 in
Height
68.4 in
112.5
189.3
118.2
200.4
189.3 in
Length
200.4 in
112.5 in
Wheelbase
118.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 D5
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
4553 lb
Curb Weight
5027 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6460 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
9.43 %

General
Volvo XC90 D5
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
C
Generation
4L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 D5
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5244T4
Engine Code
BHK
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
182 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5
182 hp
276 hp
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5
295 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
Performance
Volvo XC90 D5
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
▶ REPLAY
25.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D5
25.02 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 D5
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5
29 mpg
19 mpg
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
22 mpg
city
14 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
515 mi
Range
513 mi
Volvo XC90 D5
515 mi
513 mi
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
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).
229.2 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5
168.7 kWh
229.2 kWh
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
465 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 D5
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1433 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.9 cu ft












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