The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09) vs. Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (07 - 09)

€ 62,700
Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09) Volvo XC90 V8
€ 71,700
 Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (07 - 09) Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
€ 62,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,700

ⓘ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 V8 is 11 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi Q7 4.2 TDI.
Volvo XC90 V8
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
70.2
Blueprint Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09)
74.7
83.1
68.4
Blueprint Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (07 - 09)
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
Blueprint Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09)
112.5
189.3
Blueprint Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (07 - 09)
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 4.2 TDI
4654 lb
Curb Weight
5335 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6867 lb
Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
681 lb
12.76 %
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (07 - 09)

General

Volvo XC90 V8
Audi Q7 4.2 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 4.2 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B8444S
Engine Code
BTR
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
311 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 3750 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
311 hp
322 hp
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
325 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
325 lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI

Performance

Volvo XC90 V8
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 V8

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
14.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.57 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 V8
14.96 lb/hp
16.57 lb/hp
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo XC90 V8
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Volvo XC90 V8
18 mpg
21 mpg
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
12 mpg
city
16 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
374 mi
Range
560 mi
Volvo XC90 V8
374 mi
560 mi
Audi Q7 4.2 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).
228.4 kWh
Volvo XC90 V8
252 kWh
228.4 kWh
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo XC90 V8
Audi Q7 4.2 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