The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) vs. Volvo XC90 B5 AWD Geartronic (20 - ..)
€ 51,400

€ 64,500

€ 51,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,500
ⓘ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 B5.
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Volvo XC90 B5
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 B5
4793 lb
Curb Weight
4550 lb
6305 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.07 %

General
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Volvo XC90 B5
7P
Generation
L
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Volvo XC90 B5
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
B420T2
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
237 hp
247 hp
Volvo XC90 B5
406 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
406 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 B5
Performance
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Volvo XC90 B5
135 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo XC90 B5
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20.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.42 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
20.22 lb/hp
18.42 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 B5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Volvo XC90 B5
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
32 mpg
33 mpg
Volvo XC90 B5
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
36 mpg
highway
40 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
714 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
714 mi
621 mi
Volvo XC90 B5
Environmental Impact
152.2 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).
134.5 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
152.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
Volvo XC90 B5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Volvo XC90 B5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1512 lb
Maximum Payload
1270 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
20.4 cu ft














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