Volvo XC90 2003 vs Volkswagen Touareg 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
| Volvo XC90 engine produces 12 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 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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The Volvo XC90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC90 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touareg. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 1010 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) | |
| Volvo XC90 2003 2.4 engine: These diesel engines are frequently affected by intake manifold swirl flap seizures. This issue often leads to airflow disruptions and rough engine operation.
The actuator for the turbocharger, which relies ... More about Volvo XC90 2003 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.73 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo XC90 is 5 cm longer than the Volkswagen Touareg, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo XC90 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 249 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2404 litres | 1570 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Volvo XC90 has 301 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Touareg. This could mean that the Volvo XC90 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC90 (by 834 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.7 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC90 is 1.1 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): | 2`720 | 2`800 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| 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 (€): | 4200 | 3400 | |
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