Porsche Cayenne 2017 vs Volvo XC90 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Porsche Cayenne) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo XC90) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| 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: | 340 HP | 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 480 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Porsche Cayenne is more dynamic to drive. Porsche Cayenne engine produces 105 HP more power than Volvo XC90, but torque is 30 NM less than Volvo XC90. Thanks to more power Porsche Cayenne reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 71 litres | |
| 630 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo XC60, Volvo S90, Volvo V90, Volvo V90 Cross Country | |
| 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: | 4.93 m | 4.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.98 m | 2.01 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.78 m | |
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Porsche Cayenne is smaller. Porsche Cayenne is 2 cm shorter than the Volvo XC90, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Porsche Cayenne is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 770 litres | 368 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1710 litres | no data | |
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Porsche Cayenne has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Porsche Cayenne has 402 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`830 | 2`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 82 400 | 45 800 | |
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