Compare 2008 Volkswagen Touareg vs 2008 Volvo XC90

2008 Volkswagen Touareg
2008 Volvo XC90
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4-Door V10
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Touareg 2 4-Door V10 15 20 $62,785 $68,340
Touareg 2 4-Door V6 14 20 $36,183 $39,300
Touareg 2 4-Door V8 12 17 $44,510 $48,390
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AWD 4-Door I6
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
XC90 AWD 4-Door I6 14 20 $34,037 $36,210
XC90 AWD 4-Door I6 w/Snrf 14 20 $34,037 $36,210
XC90 AWD 4-Door I6 w/Snrf/3rd Row 14 20 $34,037 $36,210
XC90 AWD 4-Door V8 13 19 $45,110 $48,505
XC90 AWD 4-Door V8 Sport 13 19 $46,379 $49,870
XC90 FWD 4-Door I6 14 20 $34,037 $36,210
XC90 FWD 4-Door I6 w/Snrf 14 20 $34,037 $36,210
XC90 FWD 4-Door I6 w/Snrf/3rd Row 14 20 $34,037 $36,210

Pricing

Invoice Price
$62,785
$34,037

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$68,340
$36,210

Monthly Payment Estimate
$1139 / month
$604 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating
7.6
8.4

TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2008 Volkswagen Touareg has more toughness than most mid-size SUVs for heavy-duty towing and off-road needs yet on-the-road comfort doesn’t suffer. The 2008 Volvo XC90 caters well to safety-minded families who need an all-wheel-drive SUV, though third-row room is strictly limited.

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Fuel Economy

City
15 mpg 14 mpg

Highway
20 mpg 20 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification
4WD Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)
- TBD - 55.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)
99 - TBD -

Second Leg Room (in)
35.6 36.4

Front Head Room (in)
38.7 40.1

Second Hip Room (in)
- TBD - 53.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.7 58.3

Passenger Capacity
5 5

Second Head Room (in)
38.3 39.7

Second Shoulder Room (in)
57.4 57.8

Front Leg Room (in)
41.3 41.0

Third Head Room (in)
- NA

Third Shoulder Room (in)
- NA

Third Leg Room (in)
- NA

Third Hip Room (in)
- NA

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)
65.7 63.9

Wheelbase (in)
112.4 112.6

Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
75.9 74.7

Track Width, Front (in)
65.2 64.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)
6.3 8.9

Length, Overall (in)
187.2 189.3

Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Height, Overall (in)
68.0 70.2

Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
31 43.3

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD - 34.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD - 74.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
71 88.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
NA NA

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
NA NA

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD - 41.2

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA

Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.78 x 1.34 13.2 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA

Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.0 x 1.10 12.1 x - TBD -

Brake Type
Pwr Pwr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
26.4 21.1

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.9 2.7

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
14.7 15.9

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
38.1 40.0

Steering Type
Electromechanical Pwr Rack & Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA

Rear Tire Size
P275/45YR19 235/65R17

Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA

Front Tire Size
P275/45VR19 235/65R17

Spare Tire Size
P195/75R18 Compact

Front Tire Order Code
NA NA

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
500 397

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
772 397

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5000 3970

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
7716 3970

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)
5825 4356

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)
19 x 9 17 x 7

Front Wheel Material
Alloy Alloy

Spare Wheel Material
- TBD - - TBD -

Front Wheel Size (in)
19 x 9 17 x 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)
- TBD - Compact

Rear Wheel Material
Alloy Alloy

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
18.0 - TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
450 - TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
190 - TBD -

Engine

Displacement
5.0L/300 3.2L/195

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
310 @ 3750 235 @ 6200

Engine Type
Diesel V10 Gas I6

Fuel System
TDI - TBD -

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
553 @ 2000 236 @ 3200

Engine Order Code
NA NA

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
15 14

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
20 20

Transmission

Trans Type
6 6

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
1.00 1.00

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.86 0.86

Trans Description Cont. Again
w/Tiptronic & OD Geartronic

Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.39 - TBD -

Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.37 2.37

Trans Order Code
NA NA

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.27 3.33

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.16 1.16

Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic,

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
2.66 - TBD -

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.69 0.67

First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.15 4.15

Clutch Size (in)
NA NA

Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.56 1.56

Summary

Vehicle Name
Volkswagen Touareg 2 Volvo XC90

Body Style
4 Door 4 Door

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front
Independent Air MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double Wishbone NA

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear
Independent Air Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
4-Link NA

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