The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14)
€ 55,700

€ 53,700

€ 55,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,700
ⓘ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 Polestar Performance is 6.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT.
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
69.9
76
84.3
67.3
76.4
86.9
76 in
Width
76.4 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
69.9 in
Height
67.3 in
117.5
194.9
113.9
188.8
194.9 in
Length
188.8 in
117.5 in
Wheelbase
113.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
4590 lb
Curb Weight
4744 lb
5798 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6261 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.25 %

General
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
L
Generation
7P
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)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T23
Engine Code
*CRC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 3800 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
230 hp
242 hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
369 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.6 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
19.96 lb/hp
19.6 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
41 mpg
33 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
37 mpg
city
28 mpg
43 mpg
highway
36 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
761 mi
Range
734 mi
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
761 mi
734 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
148.1 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
119.3 kWh
148.1 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
1517 lb
20.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft














53.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.5 cu ft