The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 T5 AWD Geartronic (15 - 17) vs. Audi Q7 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (06 - 09)
€ 55,900

€ 67,200

€ 55,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,200
ⓘ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 T5 is 5.4 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi Q7 4.2 FSI.
Volvo XC90 T5
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
69.9
76
84.3
68.4
78.1
85.7
76 in
Width
78.1 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.7 in
69.9 in
Height
68.4 in
117.5
194.9
118.2
200.2
194.9 in
Length
200.2 in
117.5 in
Wheelbase
118.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 T5
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
4641 lb
Curb Weight
4938 lb
5798 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6471 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
6.03 %

General
Volvo XC90 T5
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
L
Generation
4L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 T5
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4204T23
Engine Code
BAR
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
251 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Volvo XC90 T5
251 hp
345 hp
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Volvo XC90 T5
258 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Performance
Volvo XC90 T5
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
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18.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.31 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 T5
18.49 lb/hp
14.31 lb/hp
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 T5
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Volvo XC90 T5
31 mpg
17 mpg
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
25 mpg
city
12 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
580 mi
Range
457 mi
Volvo XC90 T5
580 mi
457 mi
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
257.7 kWh
Volvo XC90 T5
144 kWh
257.7 kWh
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
525 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 T5
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
20.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.9 cu ft















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