Porsche Cayenne 2017 vs Volvo XC90 2014
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Porsche Cayenne is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volvo XC90 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Volvo XC90 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.9 - 4.0 (petrol, hybrid) | 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and hybrid engines. Volvo XC90 is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 - 550 HP | 190 - 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 - 770 NM | 350 - 480 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.8 - 6.2 seconds | 5.6 - 9.4 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 2.1 - 8.1 | |
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Porsche Cayenne petrol engines consumes on average 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo XC90. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 210 - 280 mm (8.3 - 11 inches) | 238 mm (9.4 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.93 m | 4.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.98 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.78 m | |
| Porsche Cayenne is 2 cm shorter than the Volvo XC90, 4 cm wider, while the height of Porsche Cayenne is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 772 litres | 615 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1710 litres | 1886 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Porsche Cayenne has 157 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC90. The Volvo XC90 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC90 (by 176 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Porsche Cayenne is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volvo XC90, which means Porsche Cayenne can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`959 | ~ 2`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 83 600 | 23 600 | |
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