The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (06 - 10) vs. Audi Q7 6.0 TDI V12 quattro tiptronic (09 - 13)

€ 63,700
Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (06 - 10) Volvo XC90 V8
€ 132,400
 Audi Q7 6.0 TDI V12 quattro tiptronic (09 - 13) Audi Q7 V12 TDI
€ 63,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 132,400

ⓘ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 10.1 inches shorter, 4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi Q7 V12 TDI.
Volvo XC90 V8
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
70.2
Blueprint Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (06 - 10)
74.7
83.1
68.4
Blueprint Audi Q7 6.0 TDI V12 quattro tiptronic (09 - 13)
78.7
85.7
74.7 in
Width
78.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.7 in
70.2 in
Height
68.4 in
Blueprint Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (06 - 10)
112.5
189.3
Blueprint Audi Q7 6.0 TDI V12 quattro tiptronic (09 - 13)
118.2
199.3
189.3 in
Length
199.3 in
112.5 in
Wheelbase
118.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo XC90 V8
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
4799 lb
Curb Weight
5908 lb
6107 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7220 lb
Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (06 - 10)
Weight Difference:
1109 lb
18.77 %
Audi Q7 6.0 TDI V12 quattro tiptronic (09 - 13)

General

Volvo XC90 V8
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
C
Generation
4L
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo XC90 V8
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V12 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
B8444S
Engine Code
CCGA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
5.9 L / 289 cu in
311 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 3750 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
311 hp
493 hp
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
325 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
325 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 V12 TDI

Performance

Volvo XC90 V8
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 V8

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 V12 TDI

▶ REPLAY
15.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.98 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 V8
15.43 lb/hp
11.98 lb/hp
Audi Q7 V12 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo XC90 V8
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Volvo XC90 V8
17 mpg
21 mpg
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
12 mpg
city
16 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
368 mi
Range
550 mi
Volvo XC90 V8
368 mi
550 mi
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
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).
232.6 kWh
Volvo XC90 V8
255.7 kWh
232.6 kWh
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
480 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo XC90 V8
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1307 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.9 cu ft
52 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
57.6 cu ft