The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (06 - 10) vs. Porsche Cayenne S (07 - 10)
€ 63,700

€ 68,300

€ 63,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,300
ⓘ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 0.4 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 3.3 inches taller than the Porsche Cayenne S.
Volvo XC90 V8
Porsche Cayenne S
70.2
74.7
83.1
66.9
75.9
86.6
74.7 in
Width
75.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.6 in
70.2 in
Height
66.9 in
112.5
189.3
112.4
188.9
189.3 in
Length
188.9 in
112.5 in
Wheelbase
112.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 V8
Porsche Cayenne S
4799 lb
Curb Weight
5071 lb
6107 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6790 lb

Weight Difference:
271 lb
5.34 %

General
Volvo XC90 V8
Porsche Cayenne S
C
Generation
9PA/955
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 V8
Porsche Cayenne S
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B8444S
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
311 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 6200 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
311 hp
380 hp
Porsche Cayenne S
325 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
325 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayenne S
Performance
Volvo XC90 V8
Porsche Cayenne S
130 mph
Maximum Speed
157 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

Porsche Cayenne S
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15.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.34 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 V8
15.43 lb/hp
13.34 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 V8
Porsche Cayenne S
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Volvo XC90 V8
17 mpg
16 mpg
Porsche Cayenne S
12 mpg
city
11 mpg
24 mpg
highway
22 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
368 mi
Range
417 mi
Volvo XC90 V8
368 mi
417 mi
Porsche Cayenne S
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).
282.3 kWh
Volvo XC90 V8
255.7 kWh
282.3 kWh
Porsche Cayenne S
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
576 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 V8
Porsche Cayenne S
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1307 lb
Maximum Payload
1720 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft









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