The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 T5 AWD Geartronic (15 - 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 T5 is 6.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT.
Volvo XC90 T5
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 T5
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
4641 lb
Curb Weight
4793 lb
5798 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6305 lb

Weight Difference:
152 lb
3.17 %

General
Volvo XC90 T5
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
L
Generation
7P
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
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T23
Engine Code
*CAS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
251 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC90 T5
251 hp
237 hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo XC90 T5
258 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo XC90 T5
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
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18.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.22 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 T5
18.49 lb/hp
20.22 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 T5
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo XC90 T5
31 mpg
32 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
27 mpg
36 mpg
highway
36 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
580 mi
Range
714 mi
Volvo XC90 T5
580 mi
714 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
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).
152.2 kWh
Volvo XC90 T5
144 kWh
152.2 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 T5
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 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