The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15) vs. Volvo XC90 T5 AWD Geartronic (15 - 17)
€ 76,100
€ 55,900
€ 76,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,900
ⓘ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 T5.
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Volvo XC90 T5
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 T5
5064 lb
Curb Weight
4641 lb
6526 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5798 lb
Weight Difference:
423 lb
8.35 %
General
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Volvo XC90 T5
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 V8 TDI
Volvo XC90 T5
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CKD*
Engine Code
B4204T23
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
335 hp
251 hp
Volvo XC90 T5
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
590 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 T5
Performance
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Volvo XC90 T5
150 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touareg V8 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC90 T5
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15.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.49 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
15.12 lb/hp
18.49 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Volvo XC90 T5
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
26 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo XC90 T5
20 mpg
city
25 mpg
32 mpg
highway
36 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
683 mi
Range
580 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
683 mi
580 mi
Volvo XC90 T5
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).
144 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
187.2 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo XC90 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Volvo XC90 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1462 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
20.4 cu ft
46.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.4 cu ft
