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 7.8 inches shorter, 3.8 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Audi SQ8 TDI.
Volvo XC90 D5
Audi SQ8 TDI
70.2
74.7
83.1
67.2
78.5
86.2
74.7 in
Width
78.5 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.2 in
70.2 in
Height
67.2 in
112.5
189.3
118
197.1
189.3 in
Length
197.1 in
112.5 in
Wheelbase
118 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 D5
Audi SQ8 TDI
4841 lb
Curb Weight
5379 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6834 lb

Weight Difference:
538 lb
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 (4WD) with automatic engagement
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

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
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
197 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 3750 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5
197 hp
429 hp
Audi SQ8 TDI
310 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5
310 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
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
469 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi SQ8 TDI
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24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.54 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D5
24.57 lb/hp
12.54 lb/hp
Audi SQ8 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 D5
Audi SQ8 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5
29 mpg
30 mpg
Audi SQ8 TDI
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
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)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 D5
Audi SQ8 TDI
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1221 lb
Maximum Payload
1455 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft










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