The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (06 - 10) vs. VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..)
€ 63,700
€ 62,300
€ 63,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo XC90 V8 is 2.8 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR.
Volvo XC90 V8
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
70.2
74.7
83.1
67.6
78.1
86.3
74.7 in
Width
78.1 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.3 in
70.2 in
Height
67.6 in
112.5
189.3
114.3
192
189.3 in
Length
192 in
112.5 in
Wheelbase
114.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 V8
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
4799 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
6107 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6283 lb
Weight Difference:
236 lb
4.92 %
General
Volvo XC90 V8
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
C
Generation
CR
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 V8
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
B8444S
Engine Code
*DEN*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
311 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3800 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
311 hp
282 hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
325 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
325 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Performance
Volvo XC90 V8
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC90 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
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15.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.18 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 V8
15.43 lb/hp
16.18 lb/hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 V8
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo XC90 V8
17 mpg
36 mpg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
12 mpg
city
31 mpg
24 mpg
highway
40 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
368 mi
Range
706 mi
Volvo XC90 V8
368 mi
706 mi
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
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).
135.8 kWh
Volvo XC90 V8
255.7 kWh
135.8 kWh
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 V8
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1307 lb
Maximum Payload
1720 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
22.9 cu ft
52 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
51 cu ft
