The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17) vs. Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (06 - 10)
€ 55,900

€ 63,700

€ 55,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The XC90 D5 Polestar Performance is 5.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the XC90 V8.
XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
XC90 V8
69.9
76
84.3
70.2
74.7
83.1
76 in
Width
74.7 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
69.9 in
Height
70.2 in
117.5
194.9
112.5
189.3
194.9 in
Length
189.3 in
117.5 in
Wheelbase
112.5 in
Vehicle Weight
XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
XC90 V8
4696 lb
Curb Weight
4799 lb
5798 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6107 lb

Weight Difference:
104 lb
2.17 %

General
XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
XC90 V8
L
Generation
C
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
XC90 V8
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T23
Engine Code
B8444S
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
238 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
311 hp
at 5850 rpm
XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
238 hp
311 hp
XC90 V8
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
369 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
XC90 V8
Performance
XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
XC90 V8
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

XC90 V8
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19.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.43 lb/hp
XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
19.73 lb/hp
15.43 lb/hp
XC90 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
XC90 V8
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
17 mpg
XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
41 mpg
17 mpg
XC90 V8
38 mpg
city
12 mpg
44 mpg
highway
24 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
774 mi
Range
368 mi
XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
774 mi
368 mi
XC90 V8
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).
255.7 kWh
XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
117.3 kWh
255.7 kWh
XC90 V8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
XC90 V8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1307 lb
20.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft












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