The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 T5 AWD Geartronic (17 - 19) vs. Audi SQ8 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 59,900

€ 102,900

€ 59,900
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 T5 is 2.2 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi SQ8 TDI.
Volvo XC90 T5
Audi SQ8 TDI
69.9
76
84.3
67.2
78.5
86.2
76 in
Width
78.5 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.2 in
69.9 in
Height
67.2 in
117.5
194.9
118
197.1
194.9 in
Length
197.1 in
117.5 in
Wheelbase
118 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 T5
Audi SQ8 TDI
4656 lb
Curb Weight
5379 lb
5798 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6834 lb

Weight Difference:
723 lb
13.44 %

General
Volvo XC90 T5
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 T5
Audi SQ8 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers and electric driven compressor
B4204T26
Engine Code
DHVA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 3750 rpm
Volvo XC90 T5
247 hp
429 hp
Audi SQ8 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo XC90 T5
258 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Audi SQ8 TDI
Performance
Volvo XC90 T5
Audi SQ8 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi SQ8 TDI
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18.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.54 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 T5
18.85 lb/hp
12.54 lb/hp
Audi SQ8 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 T5
Audi SQ8 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo XC90 T5
30 mpg
30 mpg
Audi SQ8 TDI
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
565 mi
Range
677 mi
Volvo XC90 T5
565 mi
677 mi
Audi SQ8 TDI
Environmental Impact
147.7 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 T5
147.7 kWh
160.5 kWh
Audi SQ8 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 T5
Audi SQ8 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1455 lb
20.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft














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