The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09) vs. Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 09)
€ 62,700
€ 52,000
€ 62,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000
ⓘ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 11 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi Q7 3.0 TDI.
Volvo XC90 V8
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
70.2
74.7
83.1
68.4
78.1
85.7
74.7 in
Width
78.1 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.7 in
70.2 in
Height
68.4 in
112.5
189.3
118.2
200.2
189.3 in
Length
200.2 in
112.5 in
Wheelbase
118.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 V8
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
4654 lb
Curb Weight
5060 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6592 lb
Weight Difference:
406 lb
8.02 %
General
Volvo XC90 V8
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
C
Generation
4L
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)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 V8
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
B8444S
Engine Code
CASA, CCMA, CJGA, CNRB
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
311 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
311 hp
237 hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
325 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
325 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo XC90 V8
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC90 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
14.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.35 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 V8
14.96 lb/hp
21.35 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 V8
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo XC90 V8
18 mpg
26 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
12 mpg
city
21 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
374 mi
Range
683 mi
Volvo XC90 V8
374 mi
683 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
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).
187.2 kWh
Volvo XC90 V8
252 kWh
187.2 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 V8
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.9 cu ft
52 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
57.6 cu ft
