The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09) vs. VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..)

€ 62,700
Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09) Volvo XC90 V8
€ 58,600
 VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..) VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
€ 62,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,600

ⓘ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 2.8 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR.
Volvo XC90 V8
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
70.2
Blueprint Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09)
74.7
83.1
67.6
Blueprint VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..)
78.1
86.3
74.7 in
Width
78.1 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.3 in
70.2 in
Height
67.6 in
Blueprint Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09)
112.5
189.3
Blueprint VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..)
114.3
192
189.3 in
Length
192 in
112.5 in
Wheelbase
114.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo XC90 V8
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
4654 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6283 lb
Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
90 lb
1.93 %
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..)

General

Volvo XC90 V8
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
C
Generation
CR
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
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B8444S
Engine Code
*DEN*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
311 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
311 hp
228 hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
325 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
325 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR

Performance

Volvo XC90 V8
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 V8

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
14.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 V8
14.96 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo XC90 V8
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo XC90 V8
18 mpg
36 mpg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
12 mpg
city
31 mpg
25 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
374 mi
Range
706 mi
Volvo XC90 V8
374 mi
706 mi
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
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).
135.8 kWh
Volvo XC90 V8
252 kWh
135.8 kWh
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo XC90 V8
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1720 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
22.9 cu ft
52 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
51 cu ft