The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (06 - 10) vs. Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
€ 63,700

€ 63,600

€ 63,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,600
ⓘ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 9.6 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI.
Volvo XC90 V8
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
70.2
74.7
83.1
68.5
77.5
87.1
74.7 in
Width
77.5 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.1 in
70.2 in
Height
68.5 in
112.5
189.3
117.9
198.9
189.3 in
Length
198.9 in
112.5 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 V8
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
4799 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
6107 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6041 lb

Weight Difference:
291 lb
6.06 %

General
Volvo XC90 V8
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
C
Generation
4M
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
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
B8444S
Engine Code
CREC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
311 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
311 hp
328 hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
325 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Performance
Volvo XC90 V8
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
15.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.74 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 V8
15.43 lb/hp
13.74 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 V8
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo XC90 V8
17 mpg
31 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
12 mpg
city
25 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
368 mi
Range
686 mi
Volvo XC90 V8
368 mi
686 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
255.7 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).
145.8 kWh
Volvo XC90 V8
255.7 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 V8
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1307 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
25.2 cu ft












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