The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17) vs. Audi Q7 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (06 - 09)
€ 75,800

€ 67,200

€ 75,800
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 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance is 5.4 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi Q7 4.2 FSI.
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
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 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
5113 lb
Curb Weight
4938 lb
6636 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6471 lb

Weight Difference:
174 lb
3.4 %

General
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
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 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4204T35
Engine Code
BAR
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
416 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
416 hp
345 hp
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
502 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
502 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Performance
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
12.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.31 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
12.29 lb/hp
14.31 lb/hp
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
112 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
112 mpg
17 mpg
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
No data
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
1479 mi
Range
457 mi
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
1479 mi
457 mi
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
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).
257.7 kWh
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
39.8 kWh
257.7 kWh
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
525 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1523 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.9 cu ft









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