The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
€ 55,900

€ 51,400

€ 55,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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
4696 lb
Curb Weight
4793 lb
5798 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6305 lb

Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.02 %

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
*CAS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
238 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
238 hp
237 hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 2000 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
135 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.22 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
19.73 lb/hp
20.22 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
32 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
41 mpg
32 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
38 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
36 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
774 mi
Range
714 mi
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
774 mi
714 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
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).
152.2 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
117.3 kWh
152.2 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1512 lb
20.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft














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