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

€ 74,800

€ 62,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,800
ⓘ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 4.4 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 3.5 inches taller than the Porsche Cayenne.
Volvo XC90 V8
Porsche Cayenne
70.2
74.7
83.1
66.8
78.1
86.4
74.7 in
Width
78.1 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.4 in
70.2 in
Height
66.8 in
112.5
189.3
114
193.6
189.3 in
Length
193.6 in
112.5 in
Wheelbase
114 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 V8
Porsche Cayenne
4654 lb
Curb Weight
4542 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
2.41 %

General
Volvo XC90 V8
Porsche Cayenne
C
Generation
9YA
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline 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
335 hp
at 5300 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
311 hp
335 hp
Porsche Cayenne
325 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1340 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
325 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayenne
Performance
Volvo XC90 V8
Porsche Cayenne
130 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

Porsche Cayenne
▶ REPLAY
14.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.56 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 V8
14.96 lb/hp
13.56 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 V8
Porsche Cayenne
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo XC90 V8
18 mpg
26 mpg
Porsche Cayenne
12 mpg
city
21 mpg
25 mpg
highway
30 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
374 mi
Range
506 mi
Volvo XC90 V8
374 mi
506 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).
174.3 kWh
Volvo XC90 V8
252 kWh
174.3 kWh
Porsche Cayenne
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
426 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 V8
Porsche Cayenne
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1698 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.8 cu ft












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