The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15) vs. Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel AWD Geartronic (19 - ..)
€ 76,100

€ 65,600

€ 76,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,600
ⓘ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 V8 TDI is 5.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel.
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
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
189
117.5
194.9
189 in
Length
194.9 in
113.9 in
Wheelbase
117.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
5064 lb
Curb Weight
4676 lb
6526 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5886 lb

Weight Difference:
388 lb
7.66 %

General
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
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 V8 TDI
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
*CKD*
Engine Code
D420T2
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
335 hp
232 hp
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
590 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
Performance
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
150 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V8 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
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15.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
15.12 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
26 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
20 mpg
city
33 mpg
32 mpg
highway
47 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
683 mi
Range
761 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
683 mi
761 mi
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
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).
119.3 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
187.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1462 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
20.4 cu ft














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