The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09) vs. Audi Q7 6.0 TDI V12 quattro tiptronic (09 - 13)
€ 45,900
€ 132,400
€ 45,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 132,400
ⓘ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 10.1 inches shorter, 4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi Q7 V12 TDI.
Volvo XC90 D5
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
70.2
74.7
83.1
68.4
78.7
85.7
74.7 in
Width
78.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.7 in
70.2 in
Height
68.4 in
112.5
189.3
118.2
199.3
189.3 in
Length
199.3 in
112.5 in
Wheelbase
118.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 D5
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
4586 lb
Curb Weight
5908 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7220 lb
Weight Difference:
1323 lb
22.39 %
General
Volvo XC90 D5
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
C
Generation
4L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 D5
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
D5244T4
Engine Code
CCGA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
12
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
5.9 L / 289 cu in
182 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 3750 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5
182 hp
493 hp
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5
295 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
Performance
Volvo XC90 D5
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC90 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
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25.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.98 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D5
25.2 lb/hp
11.98 lb/hp
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 D5
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5
28 mpg
21 mpg
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
21 mpg
city
16 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
497 mi
Range
550 mi
Volvo XC90 D5
497 mi
550 mi
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
Environmental Impact
174.9 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).
232.6 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5
174.9 kWh
232.6 kWh
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
480 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 D5
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.9 cu ft












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
















