Porsche Cayenne 2007 vs Volvo XC90 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.8 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 405 HP | 315 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Porsche Cayenne is more dynamic to drive. Porsche Cayenne engine produces 90 HP more power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Volvo XC90. Thanks to more power Porsche Cayenne reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 15.1 | 13.5 | |
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The Volvo XC90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Porsche Cayenne consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Porsche Cayenne could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 194 mm (7.6 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: | 350'000 km | 700'000 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: | 3 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Porsche Cayenne engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.96 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.78 m | |
| Porsche Cayenne is 1 cm shorter than the Volvo XC90, 6 cm wider, while the height of Porsche Cayenne is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 540 litres | 613 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1770 litres | 1837 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Volvo XC90 has more luggage space (by 73 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC90 (by 67 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Porsche Cayenne is 1.1 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): | 3`080 | 2`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Porsche Cayenne has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC90 has serious deffects in 175 percent more cases than Porsche Cayenne, so Porsche Cayenne quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 8000 | |
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