The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09) vs. Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
€ 62,700

€ 61,200

€ 62,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200
ⓘ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 V8 is 9.6 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra.
Volvo XC90 V8
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
70.2
74.7
83.1
68.5
77.5
87.1
74.7 in
Width
77.5 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.1 in
70.2 in
Height
68.5 in
112.5
189.3
117.9
198.9
189.3 in
Length
198.9 in
112.5 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 V8
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
4654 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6096 lb

Weight Difference:
90 lb
1.93 %

General
Volvo XC90 V8
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
C
Generation
4M
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 V8
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
B8444S
Engine Code
CRTE, CZZA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
311 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 3250 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
311 hp
215 hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
325 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
325 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
Performance
Volvo XC90 V8
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
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14.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.23 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 V8
14.96 lb/hp
21.23 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 V8
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo XC90 V8
18 mpg
43 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
12 mpg
city
39 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
374 mi
Range
848 mi
Volvo XC90 V8
374 mi
848 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
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).
113.1 kWh
Volvo XC90 V8
252 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 V8
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
25.2 cu ft













52 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58.8 cu ft