Volvo XC90 2014 vs Audi Q7 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 320 HP | 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
| Volvo XC90 engine produces 68 HP more power than Audi Q7, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Audi Q7. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.3 | |
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The Audi Q7 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo XC90 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q7, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC90 could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| Audi Q7 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo S60, Volvo XC60, Volvo S90, Volvo V90 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A6, Volkswagen Touareg | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi Q7 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.95 m | 5.05 m | |
| Width: | 2.01 m | 1.97 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Volvo XC90 is 10 cm shorter than the Audi Q7, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC90 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 615 litres | 770 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 250 litres | 770 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 615 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1886 litres | 1955 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Audi Q7 has more luggage space (by 520 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi Q7 (by 69 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC90 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Audi Q7, which means Volvo XC90 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`750 | 2`680 | |
| 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 | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 27 600 | 39 000 | |
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