The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14) vs. Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09)

€ 53,700
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14) VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
€ 62,700
 Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09) Volvo XC90 V8
€ 53,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT is 0.5 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the Volvo XC90 V8.
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Volvo XC90 V8
67.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14)
76.4
86.9
70.2
Blueprint Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09)
74.7
83.1
76.4 in
Width
74.7 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
67.3 in
Height
70.2 in
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14)
113.9
188.8
Blueprint Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09)
112.5
189.3
188.8 in
Length
189.3 in
113.9 in
Wheelbase
112.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Volvo XC90 V8
4744 lb
Curb Weight
4654 lb
6261 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5776 lb
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
90 lb
1.9 %
Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09)

General

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Volvo XC90 V8
7P
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 V6 TDI BMT
Volvo XC90 V8
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CRC*
Engine Code
B8444S
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
242 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
311 hp
at 5850 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
242 hp
311 hp
Volvo XC90 V8
406 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
406 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 V8

Performance

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

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 V8

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Volvo XC90 V8
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
18 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
33 mpg
18 mpg
Volvo XC90 V8
28 mpg
city
12 mpg
36 mpg
highway
25 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
734 mi
Range
374 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
734 mi
374 mi
Volvo XC90 V8
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
252 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
148.1 kWh
252 kWh
Volvo XC90 V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
510 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Volvo XC90 V8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1517 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
46.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
52 cu ft