The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..) vs. Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (06 - 10)
€ 62,300

€ 63,700

€ 62,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,700
ⓘ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 VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR is 2.8 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the Volvo XC90 V8.
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Volvo XC90 V8
67.6
78.1
86.3
70.2
74.7
83.1
78.1 in
Width
74.7 in
86.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
67.6 in
Height
70.2 in
114.3
192
112.5
189.3
192 in
Length
189.3 in
114.3 in
Wheelbase
112.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Volvo XC90 V8
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4799 lb
6283 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6107 lb

Weight Difference:
236 lb
4.92 %

General
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Volvo XC90 V8
CR
Generation
C
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Volvo XC90 V8
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DEN*
Engine Code
B8444S
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
282 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
311 hp
at 5850 rpm
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
282 hp
311 hp
Volvo XC90 V8
443 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
443 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 V8
Performance
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Volvo XC90 V8
146 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 V8
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16.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.43 lb/hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
16.18 lb/hp
15.43 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Volvo XC90 V8
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
17 mpg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
36 mpg
17 mpg
Volvo XC90 V8
31 mpg
city
12 mpg
40 mpg
highway
24 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
706 mi
Range
368 mi
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
706 mi
368 mi
Volvo XC90 V8
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
255.7 kWh
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
135.8 kWh
255.7 kWh
Volvo XC90 V8
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
333 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Volvo XC90 V8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1720 lb
Maximum Payload
1307 lb
22.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft












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