The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (06 - 10) vs. Volvo XC90 3.2 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (11 - 12)

€ 63,700
Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (06 - 10) XC90 V8
€ 48,800
Volvo XC90 3.2 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (11 - 12) XC90 3.2
€ 63,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,800

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the XC90 V8 and the XC90 3.2 are absolutely identical. Both are 189.3 inches long, 74.7 inches wide and 70.2 inches tall.
XC90 V8
XC90 3.2
70.2
Blueprint Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (06 - 10)
74.7
83.1
70.2
Blueprint Volvo XC90 3.2 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (11 - 12)
74.7
83.1
74.7 in
Width
74.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
70.2 in
Height
70.2 in
Blueprint Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (06 - 10)
112.5
189.3
Blueprint Volvo XC90 3.2 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (11 - 12)
112.5
189.3
189.3 in
Length
189.3 in
112.5 in
Wheelbase
112.5 in

Vehicle Weight

XC90 V8
XC90 3.2
4799 lb
Curb Weight
4855 lb
6107 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (06 - 10)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.13 %
Volvo XC90 3.2 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (11 - 12)

General

XC90 V8
XC90 3.2
C
Generation
C
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
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

XC90 V8
XC90 3.2
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
B8444S
Engine Code
B6324S5
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
311 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
240 hp
at 6400 rpm
XC90 V8
311 hp
240 hp
XC90 3.2
325 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
XC90 V8
325 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
XC90 3.2

Performance

XC90 V8
XC90 3.2
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

XC90 V8

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

XC90 3.2

 REPLAY
15.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
XC90 V8
15.43 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
XC90 3.2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

XC90 V8
XC90 3.2
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
20 mpg
XC90 V8
17 mpg
20 mpg
XC90 3.2
12 mpg
city
15 mpg
24 mpg
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
368 mi
Range
432 mi
XC90 V8
368 mi
432 mi
XC90 3.2
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).
217.9 kWh
XC90 V8
255.7 kWh
217.9 kWh
XC90 3.2
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
433 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

XC90 V8
XC90 3.2
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
7
1307 lb
Maximum Payload
1230 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
52 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
52 cu ft