The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09) vs. Porsche Cayenne Diesel Tiptronic S (14 - 17)
€ 62,700

€ 70,700

€ 62,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo XC90 V8 is 1.9 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Porsche Cayenne Diesel.
Volvo XC90 V8
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
70.2
74.7
83.1
67.1
76.3
85.2
74.7 in
Width
76.3 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.2 in
70.2 in
Height
67.1 in
112.5
189.3
114
191.1
189.3 in
Length
191.1 in
112.5 in
Wheelbase
114 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 V8
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
4654 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6327 lb

Weight Difference:
163 lb
3.38 %

General
Volvo XC90 V8
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
C
Generation
92A/958
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
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
B8444S
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
311 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
258 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
311 hp
258 hp
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
325 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
325 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Performance
Volvo XC90 V8
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

Porsche Cayenne Diesel
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14.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.67 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 V8
14.96 lb/hp
18.67 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 V8
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo XC90 V8
18 mpg
36 mpg
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
12 mpg
city
31 mpg
25 mpg
highway
39 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
374 mi
Range
800 mi
Volvo XC90 V8
374 mi
800 mi
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
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).
135.8 kWh
Volvo XC90 V8
252 kWh
135.8 kWh
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 V8
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1510 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.5 cu ft












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