The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09) vs. VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
€ 62,700
€ 74,600
€ 62,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo XC90 V8 is 0.5 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the VW Touareg V8 TDI.
Volvo XC90 V8
VW Touareg V8 TDI
70.2
74.7
83.1
67.3
76.4
86.9
74.7 in
Width
76.4 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
70.2 in
Height
67.3 in
112.5
189.3
113.9
188.8
189.3 in
Length
188.8 in
112.5 in
Wheelbase
113.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 V8
VW Touareg V8 TDI
4654 lb
Curb Weight
5064 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6437 lb
Weight Difference:
410 lb
8.1 %
General
Volvo XC90 V8
VW Touareg V8 TDI
C
Generation
7P
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 V8 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
B8444S
Engine Code
*CKD*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
311 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
311 hp
335 hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
325 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
325 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Performance
Volvo XC90 V8
VW Touareg V8 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC90 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touareg V8 TDI
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14.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.12 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 V8
14.96 lb/hp
15.12 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 V8
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo XC90 V8
18 mpg
26 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
12 mpg
city
20 mpg
25 mpg
highway
32 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
374 mi
Range
580 mi
Volvo XC90 V8
374 mi
580 mi
VW Touareg V8 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).
187.2 kWh
Volvo XC90 V8
252 kWh
187.2 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 V8
VW Touareg V8 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1373 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft
52 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.5 cu ft
