The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (06 - 10) vs. VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)

€ 63,700
Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (06 - 10) Volvo XC90 V8
€ 51,400
 VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
€ 63,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,400

ⓘ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 0.5 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT.
Volvo XC90 V8
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
70.2
Blueprint Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (06 - 10)
74.7
83.1
67.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
76.4
86.9
74.7 in
Width
76.4 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
70.2 in
Height
67.3 in
Blueprint Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (06 - 10)
112.5
189.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
113.9
188.8
189.3 in
Length
188.8 in
112.5 in
Wheelbase
113.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo XC90 V8
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
4799 lb
Curb Weight
4793 lb
6107 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6305 lb
Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (06 - 10)
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.15 %
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)

General

Volvo XC90 V8
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
C
Generation
7P
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 V6 TDI BMT
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B8444S
Engine Code
*CAS*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
311 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
311 hp
237 hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
325 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
325 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT

Performance

Volvo XC90 V8
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 V8

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
15.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.22 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 V8
15.43 lb/hp
20.22 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo XC90 V8
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo XC90 V8
17 mpg
32 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
12 mpg
city
27 mpg
24 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
368 mi
Range
714 mi
Volvo XC90 V8
368 mi
714 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
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).
152.2 kWh
Volvo XC90 V8
255.7 kWh
152.2 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo XC90 V8
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1307 lb
Maximum Payload
1512 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft
52 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.5 cu ft