Volkswagen Touareg 2003 vs Volvo XC90 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Touareg engine produces 12 HP more power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Volvo XC90. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Touareg reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
|
The Volvo XC90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Touareg consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Touareg could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Touareg consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.74 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Touareg is 5 cm shorter than the Volvo XC90, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Touareg is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1570 litres | 2404 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Touareg has 301 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 834 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Touareg is 1.1 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`800 | 2`720 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Volkswagen Touareg has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC90 has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Volkswagen Touareg, so Volkswagen Touareg quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 4400 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Volkswagen Touareg has
|
Volvo XC90 has
| |