The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (20 - ..) vs. Audi SQ8 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 80,300

€ 102,900

€ 80,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 102,900
ⓘ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 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance is 2.1 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi SQ8 TDI.
Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
Audi SQ8 TDI
69.9
79.1
84.3
67.2
78.5
86.2
79.1 in
Width
78.5 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.2 in
69.9 in
Height
67.2 in
117.5
195
118
197.1
195 in
Length
197.1 in
117.5 in
Wheelbase
118 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
Audi SQ8 TDI
5115 lb
Curb Weight
5379 lb
6570 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6834 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
4.93 %

General
Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
Audi SQ8 TDI
L
Generation
4M
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
Audi SQ8 TDI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers and electric driven compressor
B4204T34
Engine Code
DHVA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
399 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 3750 rpm
Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
399 hp
429 hp
Audi SQ8 TDI
472 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
472 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Audi SQ8 TDI
Performance
Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
Audi SQ8 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi SQ8 TDI
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.54 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
12.82 lb/hp
12.54 lb/hp
Audi SQ8 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
Audi SQ8 TDI
Fuel Economy
112 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
112 mpg
30 mpg
Audi SQ8 TDI
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
2071 mi
Range
677 mi
Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
2071 mi
677 mi
Audi SQ8 TDI
Environmental Impact
39.8 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).
160.5 kWh
Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
39.8 kWh
160.5 kWh
Audi SQ8 TDI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
92 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
Audi SQ8 TDI
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1455 lb
Maximum Payload
1455 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft








51.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49.7 cu ft