The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09) vs. Porsche Cayenne (10 - 14)
€ 62,700

€ 59,400

€ 62,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo XC90 V8 is 1.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Porsche Cayenne.
Volvo XC90 V8
Porsche Cayenne
70.2
74.7
83.1
67.1
76.3
84.1
74.7 in
Width
76.3 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.1 in
70.2 in
Height
67.1 in
112.5
189.3
114
190.8
189.3 in
Length
190.8 in
112.5 in
Wheelbase
114 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 V8
Porsche Cayenne
4654 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6096 lb

Weight Difference:
90 lb
1.93 %

General
Volvo XC90 V8
Porsche Cayenne
C
Generation
92A/958
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 V8
Porsche Cayenne
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B8444S
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
311 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
311 hp
296 hp
Porsche Cayenne
325 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
325 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayenne
Performance
Volvo XC90 V8
Porsche Cayenne
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

Porsche Cayenne
▶ REPLAY
14.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.42 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 V8
14.96 lb/hp
15.42 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 V8
Porsche Cayenne
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Volvo XC90 V8
18 mpg
21 mpg
Porsche Cayenne
12 mpg
city
15 mpg
25 mpg
highway
28 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
374 mi
Range
472 mi
Volvo XC90 V8
374 mi
472 mi
Porsche Cayenne
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).
212.1 kWh
Volvo XC90 V8
252 kWh
212.1 kWh
Porsche Cayenne
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
423 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 V8
Porsche Cayenne
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19 cu ft











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