The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (06 - 10) vs. VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)
€ 63,700

€ 78,900

€ 63,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,900
ⓘ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 0.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid.
Volvo XC90 V8
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
70.2
74.7
83.1
67.3
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
112.5
189.3
113.9
189
189.3 in
Length
189 in
112.5 in
Wheelbase
113.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 V8
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
4799 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
6107 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb

Weight Difference:
304 lb
5.96 %

General
Volvo XC90 V8
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
C
Generation
7P
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 V6 TSI Hybrid
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
B8444S
Engine Code
*CGE*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
311 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
375 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
311 hp
375 hp
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
325 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
325 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Performance
Volvo XC90 V8
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
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15.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.61 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 V8
15.43 lb/hp
13.61 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 V8
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo XC90 V8
17 mpg
29 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
12 mpg
city
27 mpg
24 mpg
highway
30 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
368 mi
Range
758 mi
Volvo XC90 V8
368 mi
758 mi
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
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).
155.3 kWh
Volvo XC90 V8
255.7 kWh
155.3 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 V8
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1307 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft










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