Porsche Cayenne 2010 vs Volvo XC90 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 550 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Porsche Cayenne is more dynamic to drive. Porsche Cayenne engine produces 55 HP more power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Volvo XC90. Thanks to more power Porsche Cayenne reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.4 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Porsche Cayenne consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90, which means that by driving the Porsche Cayenne over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Porsche Cayenne consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Porsche Cayenne 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: | 215 mm (8.5 inches) | 218 mm (8.6 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 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: | 1 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60 | |
| 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. | |||
| Volvo XC90 2006 2.4 engine: The early versions of these engines are known for their reliability and rare failures, which made them popular.
However, engine have several common weaknesses. Intake manifold swirl flaps often seize, and ... More about Volvo XC90 2006 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.78 m | |
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Porsche Cayenne is larger, but lower. Porsche Cayenne is 4 cm longer than the Volvo XC90, 4 cm wider, while the height of Porsche Cayenne is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 670 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 670 litres | 613 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1780 litres | 1837 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Porsche Cayenne has more luggage space (by 57 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC90 (by 57 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Porsche Cayenne is 0.6 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`860 | 2`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Average price (€): | 20 000 | 8400 | |
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