The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09) vs. Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (07 - 08)
€ 62,700

€ 51,500

€ 62,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,500
ⓘ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 V8 is 27.9 cm shorter, 8.5 cm narrower and 4.7 cm taller than the Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF.
Volvo XC90 V8
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
1784
1898
2110
1737
1983
2177
1898 mm
Width
1983 mm
2110 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2177 mm
1784 mm
Height
1737 mm
2857
4807
3002
5086
4807 mm
Length
5086 mm
2857 mm
Wheelbase
3002 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 V8
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
2111 kg
Kerb Weight
2295 kg
2620 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2990 kg

Weight Difference:
184 kg
8.02 %

General
Volvo XC90 V8
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
C
Generation
4L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

On-demand four-wheel drive with automatic engagement
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 V8
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
B8444S
Engine Code
CASA, CCMA, CJGA, CNRB
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4414 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
311 bhp
at 5850 rpm
Power
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
311 bhp
237 bhp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
440 NM
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
550 NM
at 2000 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
440 NM
550 NM
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Volvo XC90 V8
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
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6.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.68 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 V8
6.79 kg/bhp
9.68 kg/bhp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 V8
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo XC90 V8
21 mpg
29 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
14 mpg
city
22 mpg
29 mpg
motorway
No data
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 L
374 mi
Range
634 mi
Volvo XC90 V8
374 mi
634 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
252 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).
201.7 kWh
Volvo XC90 V8
252 kWh
201.7 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
317 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
260 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 V8
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
509 kg
Maximum Payload
695 kg
483 L
Boot Capacity
775 L












1837 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2035 L