The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) vs. Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (06 - 10)
€ 74,600

€ 63,700

€ 74,600
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 slightly. The VW Touareg V8 TDI is 1.2 cm shorter, 4.2 cm wider and 7.5 cm lower than the Volvo XC90 V8.
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Volvo XC90 V8
1709
1940
2208
1784
1898
2110
1940 mm
Width
1898 mm
2208 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2110 mm
1709 mm
Height
1784 mm
2893
4795
2857
4807
4795 mm
Length
4807 mm
2893 mm
Wheelbase
2857 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Volvo XC90 V8
2297 kg
Kerb Weight
2177 kg
2920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2770 kg

Weight Difference:
120 kg
5.22 %

General
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Volvo XC90 V8
7P
Generation
C
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
On-demand four-wheel drive with automatic engagement

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Volvo XC90 V8
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CKD*
Engine Code
B8444S
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4134 CC
Engine Capacity
4414 CC
335 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
311 bhp
at 5850 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
335 bhp
311 bhp
Volvo XC90 V8
800 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 3900 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
800 NM
440 NM
Volvo XC90 V8
Performance
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Volvo XC90 V8
150 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V8 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 V8
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6.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7 kg/bhp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
6.86 kg/bhp
7 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Volvo XC90 V8
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
31 mpg
21 mpg
Volvo XC90 V8
24 mpg
city
14 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
29 mpg
85 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
580 mi
Range
368 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
580 mi
368 mi
Volvo XC90 V8
Environmental Impact
187.2 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).
255.7 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
187.2 kWh
255.7 kWh
Volvo XC90 V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
239 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Volvo XC90 V8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
623 kg
Maximum Payload
593 kg
580 L
Boot Capacity
249 L










1642 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1837 L