Audi Q8 2018 vs Volvo XC90 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 225 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 470 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Audi Q8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi Q8 engine produces 6 HP more power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volvo XC90. Thanks to more power Audi Q8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 5.8 | |
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The Volvo XC90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi Q8 consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi Q8 could require 450 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| Volvo XC90 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 254 mm (10 inches) | 238 mm (9.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Audi Q8 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.99 m | 4.95 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 2.01 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.78 m | |
| Audi Q8 is 4 cm longer than the Volvo XC90, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Audi Q8 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 605 litres | 615 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1755 litres | 1886 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Audi Q8 has 10 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC90. This could mean that the Audi Q8 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC90 (by 131 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13.3 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi Q8 is 1.4 metres more than that of the Volvo XC90, which means Audi Q8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`890 | 2`750 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volvo XC90 scores higher in safety tests. The Volvo XC90 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 54 600 | 22 200 | |
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