The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) vs. Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Geartronic (16 - 19)
€ 50,900

€ 54,700

€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,700
ⓘ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 V6 TDI BMT is 6.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the Volvo XC90 D5.
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Volvo XC90 D5
67.3
76.4
86.9
69.9
76
84.3
76.4 in
Width
76 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
67.3 in
Height
69.9 in
113.9
188.8
117.5
194.9
188.8 in
Length
194.9 in
113.9 in
Wheelbase
117.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Volvo XC90 D5
4804 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
6305 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5798 lb

Weight Difference:
108 lb
2.25 %

General
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Volvo XC90 D5
7P
Generation
L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Volvo XC90 D5
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CVW*
Engine Code
D4204T23
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
201 hp
232 hp
Volvo XC90 D5
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 D5
Performance
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Volvo XC90 D5
128 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 D5
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23.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.24 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
23.9 lb/hp
20.24 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Volvo XC90 D5
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
34 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5
29 mpg
city
38 mpg
37 mpg
highway
44 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
754 mi
Range
774 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
754 mi
774 mi
Volvo XC90 D5
Environmental Impact
144 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
144 kWh
117.3 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Volvo XC90 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1501 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
20.4 cu ft














46.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.4 cu ft