The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17) vs. Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S (15 - 16)
€ 55,900

€ 65,400

€ 55,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance is 3.7 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the Porsche Cayenne.
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Porsche Cayenne
69.9
76
84.3
67.1
76.3
85.2
76 in
Width
76.3 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.2 in
69.9 in
Height
67.1 in
117.5
194.9
114
191.1
194.9 in
Length
191.1 in
117.5 in
Wheelbase
114 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Porsche Cayenne
4696 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
5798 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6195 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.7 %

General
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Porsche Cayenne
L
Generation
92A/958
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Porsche Cayenne
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T23
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
238 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
238 hp
296 hp
Porsche Cayenne
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayenne
Performance
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Porsche Cayenne
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

Porsche Cayenne
▶ REPLAY
19.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.75 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
19.73 lb/hp
15.75 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Porsche Cayenne
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
41 mpg
26 mpg
Porsche Cayenne
38 mpg
city
19 mpg
44 mpg
highway
31 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
774 mi
Range
574 mi
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
774 mi
574 mi
Porsche Cayenne
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).
174.3 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
117.3 kWh
174.3 kWh
Porsche Cayenne
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Porsche Cayenne
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
20.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19 cu ft














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