The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14)
€ 75,800

€ 53,700

€ 75,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,700
ⓘ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 6.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT.
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
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 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
5113 lb
Curb Weight
4744 lb
6636 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6261 lb

Weight Difference:
368 lb
7.2 %

General
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
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 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T35
Engine Code
*CRC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
416 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 3800 rpm
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
416 hp
242 hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
502 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
502 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.6 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
12.29 lb/hp
19.6 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
112 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
112 mpg
33 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
No data
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
1479 mi
Range
734 mi
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
1479 mi
734 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
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).
148.1 kWh
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
39.8 kWh
148.1 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1523 lb
Maximum Payload
1517 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft








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