The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (06 - 10) vs. VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 63,700

€ 62,000

€ 63,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,000
ⓘ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 TFSI OPF.
Volvo XC90 V8
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
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 TFSI OPF
4799 lb
Curb Weight
4453 lb
6107 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6151 lb

Weight Difference:
346 lb
7.21 %

General
Volvo XC90 V8
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
C
Generation
CR
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 V8
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
B8444S
Engine Code
*DCB*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
311 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5300 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
311 hp
335 hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
325 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1340 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
325 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Performance
Volvo XC90 V8
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
15.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.29 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 V8
15.43 lb/hp
13.29 lb/hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 V8
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo XC90 V8
17 mpg
26 mpg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
12 mpg
city
21 mpg
24 mpg
highway
31 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
368 mi
Range
524 mi
Volvo XC90 V8
368 mi
524 mi
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
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).
168.7 kWh
Volvo XC90 V8
255.7 kWh
168.7 kWh
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
386 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 V8
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1307 lb
Maximum Payload
1698 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
22.9 cu ft












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