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

€ 55,600

€ 63,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,600
ⓘ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 0.4 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 3.3 inches taller than the Porsche Cayenne.
Volvo XC90 V8
Porsche Cayenne
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
4799 lb
Curb Weight
4949 lb
6107 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6493 lb

Weight Difference:
150 lb
3.03 %

General
Volvo XC90 V8
Porsche Cayenne
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 V8
Porsche Cayenne
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B8444S
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
311 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 6200 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
311 hp
286 hp
Porsche Cayenne
325 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
325 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayenne
Performance
Volvo XC90 V8
Porsche Cayenne
130 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

Porsche Cayenne
▶ REPLAY
15.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.3 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 V8
15.43 lb/hp
17.3 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 V8
Porsche Cayenne
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Volvo XC90 V8
17 mpg
19 mpg
Porsche Cayenne
12 mpg
city
13 mpg
24 mpg
highway
25 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
368 mi
Range
501 mi
Volvo XC90 V8
368 mi
501 mi
Porsche Cayenne
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).
235 kWh
Volvo XC90 V8
255.7 kWh
235 kWh
Porsche Cayenne
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 V8
Porsche Cayenne
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1307 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft









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