Volvo XC90 2014 vs Audi Q8 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 225 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 470 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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Audi Q8 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo XC90 engine produces 61 HP less power than Audi Q8, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Audi Q8. Due to the lower power, Volvo XC90 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 8.9 | |
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The Volvo XC90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo XC90 consumes 3.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q8, which means that by driving the Volvo XC90 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 465 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| Volvo XC90 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 238 mm (9.4 inches) | 254 mm (10 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Audi Q8 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.95 m | 4.99 m | |
| Width: | 2.01 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.71 m | |
| Volvo XC90 is 4 cm shorter than the Audi Q8, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC90 is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 615 litres | 605 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1886 litres | 1755 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 13.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC90 is 1.4 metres less than that of the Audi Q8, which means Volvo XC90 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`750 kg | 2`890 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`078 kg | 2`145 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 672 kg | 745 kg | |
| Volvo XC90 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem less than Audi Q8. Therefore, Audi Q8 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Volvo XC90 scores higher in safety tests. The Volvo XC90 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 22 000 | 53 800 | |
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