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 0.5 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the Volvo XC90 V8.
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Volvo XC90 V8
67.3
76.4
86.9
70.2
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
113.9
188.8
112.5
189.3
188.8 in
Length
189.3 in
113.9 in
Wheelbase
112.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Volvo XC90 V8
5064 lb
Curb Weight
4799 lb
6437 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6107 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
5.23 %
General
VW Touareg V8 TDI
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 V8 TDI
Volvo XC90 V8
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CKD*
Engine Code
B8444S
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
311 hp
at 5850 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
335 hp
311 hp
Volvo XC90 V8
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
590 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
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
266 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touareg V8 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC90 V8
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15.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.43 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
15.12 lb/hp
15.43 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Volvo XC90 V8
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
17 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
26 mpg
17 mpg
Volvo XC90 V8
20 mpg
city
12 mpg
32 mpg
highway
24 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
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
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Volvo XC90 V8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1373 lb
Maximum Payload
1307 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
46.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
52 cu ft
