The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (11 - 14) vs. Audi SQ8 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 48,500

€ 102,900

€ 48,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 102,900
ⓘ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 19.9 cm shorter, 9.7 cm narrower and 7.6 cm taller than the Audi SQ8 TDI.
Volvo XC90 D5
Audi SQ8 TDI
1784
1898
2110
1708
1995
2190
1898 mm
Width
1995 mm
2110 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2190 mm
1784 mm
Height
1708 mm
2857
4807
2996
5006
4807 mm
Length
5006 mm
2857 mm
Wheelbase
2996 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 D5
Audi SQ8 TDI
2196 kg
Kerb Weight
2440 kg
2750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3100 kg

Weight Difference:
244 kg
10 %

General
Volvo XC90 D5
Audi SQ8 TDI
C
Generation
4M
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

On-demand four-wheel drive with automatic engagement
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 D5
Audi SQ8 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers and electric driven compressor
D5244T18
Engine Code
DHVA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
8
2400 CC
Engine Capacity
3956 CC
197 bhp
at 3900 rpm
Power
429 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5
197 bhp
429 bhp
Audi SQ8 TDI
420 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
900 NM
at 1250 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5
420 NM
900 NM
Audi SQ8 TDI
Performance
Volvo XC90 D5
Audi SQ8 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec

Audi SQ8 TDI
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11.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.69 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 D5
11.15 kg/bhp
5.69 kg/bhp
Audi SQ8 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 D5
Audi SQ8 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5
34 mpg
36 mpg
Audi SQ8 TDI
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
68 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 L
515 mi
Range
677 mi
Volvo XC90 D5
515 mi
677 mi
Audi SQ8 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).
160.5 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5
168.7 kWh
160.5 kWh
Audi SQ8 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
215 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
234 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 D5
Audi SQ8 TDI
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
554 kg
Maximum Payload
660 kg
249 L
Boot Capacity
605 L










1837 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1755 L