Audi Q7 2009 vs Volvo XC90 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.6 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 280 HP | 243 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
|
Audi Q7 is more dynamic to drive. Audi Q7 engine produces 37 HP more power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volvo XC90. Thanks to more power Audi Q7 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.1 | 11.5 | |
| Audi Q7 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi Q7 could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| Audi Q7 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 205 mm (8.1 inches) | 218 mm (8.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC90 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 500'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo XC90 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo XC90 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.09 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.98 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.78 m | |
|
Audi Q7 is larger, but lower. Audi Q7 is 28 cm longer than the Volvo XC90, 5 cm wider, while the height of Audi Q7 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 775 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 775 litres | 600 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2035 litres | 1837 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Audi Q7 has more luggage space (by 175 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi Q7 (by 198 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi Q7 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volvo XC90, which means Audi Q7 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`030 | 2`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 200 | 12 200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Audi Q7 has
|
Volvo XC90 has
| |