Volkswagen Touareg 2010 vs Volvo XC90 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
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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Volkswagen Touareg is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Touareg engine produces 55 HP more power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Volvo XC90. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Touareg reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Touareg is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Touareg consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Touareg over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg 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) | |
| 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: | 4.80 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.78 m | |
| Volkswagen Touareg is 2 cm shorter than the Volvo XC90, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Touareg is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 580 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 580 litres | 613 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1642 litres | 1837 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Volvo XC90 has more luggage space (by 33 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC90 (by 195 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Touareg is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volvo XC90, which means Volkswagen Touareg can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`860 | 2`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 7800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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