Volkswagen Touareg 2002 vs Volvo XC90 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 220 HP | 243 HP | |
| Torque: | 305 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Volvo XC90 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Touareg engine produces 23 HP less power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Volvo XC90. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Touareg reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.8 | 11.5 | |
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The Volvo XC90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Touareg consumes 2.3 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 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
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 | 1.78 m | |
| Volkswagen Touareg is 5 cm shorter than the Volvo XC90, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Touareg is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1570 litres | 2404 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Touareg has 20 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`945 | 2`760 | |
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| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 4200 | |
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