The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (06 - 10) vs. Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (18 - 19)
€ 63,700

€ 61,600

€ 63,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,600
ⓘ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 XC90 V8 is 5.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the XC90 D5 Polestar Performance.
XC90 V8
XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
70.2
74.7
83.1
69.9
76
84.3
74.7 in
Width
76 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
70.2 in
Height
69.9 in
112.5
189.3
117.5
194.9
189.3 in
Length
194.9 in
112.5 in
Wheelbase
117.5 in
Vehicle Weight
XC90 V8
XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
4799 lb
Curb Weight
4815 lb
6107 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5798 lb

Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.31 %

General
XC90 V8
XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
C
Generation
L
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
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
XC90 V8
XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
B8444S
Engine Code
D4204T23
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
311 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
XC90 V8
311 hp
237 hp
XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
XC90 V8
325 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Performance
XC90 V8
XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

XC90 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
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15.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
XC90 V8
15.43 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
XC90 V8
XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
39 mpg
XC90 V8
17 mpg
39 mpg
XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
12 mpg
city
35 mpg
24 mpg
highway
42 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
368 mi
Range
735 mi
XC90 V8
368 mi
735 mi
XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
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).
123.4 kWh
XC90 V8
255.7 kWh
123.4 kWh
XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
XC90 V8
XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1307 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
20.4 cu ft












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