The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09) vs. Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 15)
€ 62,700

€ 76,100

€ 62,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,100
ⓘ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 28.2 cm shorter, 8.5 cm narrower and 4.7 cm taller than the Audi Q7 4.2 TDI.
Volvo XC90 V8
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
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
5089
4807 mm
Length
5089 mm
2857 mm
Wheelbase
3002 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 V8
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
2111 kg
Kerb Weight
2495 kg
2620 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3115 kg

Weight Difference:
384 kg
15.39 %

General
Volvo XC90 V8
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 V8
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
B8444S
Engine Code
CCFA, CCFC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4414 CC
Engine Capacity
4134 CC
311 bhp
at 5850 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
311 bhp
335 bhp
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
440 NM
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
800 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
440 NM
800 NM
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Performance
Volvo XC90 V8
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

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

Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
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6.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.45 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 V8
6.79 kg/bhp
7.45 kg/bhp
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 V8
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo XC90 V8
21 mpg
31 mpg
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
14 mpg
city
24 mpg
29 mpg
motorway
No data
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 L
374 mi
Range
675 mi
Volvo XC90 V8
374 mi
675 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).
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).
189.3 kWh
Volvo XC90 V8
252 kWh
189.3 kWh
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
317 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
242 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 V8
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
509 kg
Maximum Payload
620 kg
483 L
Boot Capacity
775 L












1837 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2035 L