Volvo XC90 2010 vs Volkswagen Touareg 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 174 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Volvo XC90 engine produces 11 HP less power than Volkswagen Touareg, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Volkswagen Touareg. Despite less power, Volvo XC90 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 9.5 | |
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The Volvo XC90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo XC90 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touareg, which means that by driving the Volvo XC90 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| Volkswagen Touareg gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 218 mm (8.6 inches) | 163 mm (6.4 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. Note, however, that this Volvo XC90 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from eight 4x4 versions of Volvo XC90 2010 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.73 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo XC90 is 6 cm longer than the Volkswagen Touareg, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo XC90 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 249 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 249 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 613 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1837 litres | 1570 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Volvo XC90 has more luggage space (by 63 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC90 (by 267 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC90 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Touareg, which means Volvo XC90 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 6600 | |
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