The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17) vs. Audi Q7 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (06 - 09)
€ 55,900

€ 67,200

€ 55,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,200
ⓘ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 5.4 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi Q7 4.2 FSI.
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
69.9
76
84.3
68.4
78.1
85.7
76 in
Width
78.1 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.7 in
69.9 in
Height
68.4 in
117.5
194.9
118.2
200.2
194.9 in
Length
200.2 in
117.5 in
Wheelbase
118.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
4696 lb
Curb Weight
4938 lb
5798 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6471 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
4.92 %

General
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
L
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)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T23
Engine Code
BAR
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
238 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
238 hp
345 hp
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
369 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Performance
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
19.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.31 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
19.73 lb/hp
14.31 lb/hp
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
41 mpg
17 mpg
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
38 mpg
city
12 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
774 mi
Range
457 mi
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
774 mi
457 mi
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
257.7 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
117.3 kWh
257.7 kWh
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
525 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
20.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.9 cu ft















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