Car comparison

AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6vsVolvo XC90 II 2.0 D5

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI Q8 (4M)

45 TDI V6

231 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2019-2020
VS

Volvo XC90 II

2.0 D5

235 hp1969 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2018-2019

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,145 kg
    4,729 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    108 hp/t
    80 kW/t
    9.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5

  • Most powerful
    235 hp
    175 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    162 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,145 km
    712 mi
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
Power
231hp172kW
235hp175kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
2,145kg4,729lb
2,205kg4,861lb
Gross weight
2,890kg6,371lb
-
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
100.0s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
98.6s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
34.1s
Calculated
43.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
108hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
107hp/t79kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,119km696mi
Calculated
1,145km712mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,986mm196in
4,950mm195in
Width
1,995mm79in
1,923mm76in
Height
1,705mm67in
1,776mm70in
Wheelbase
2,995mm118in
2,984mm117in
Front track
1,679mm66in
1,673mm66in
Rear track
1,691mm67in
1,675mm66in
Ground clearance-
238mm9in
Trunk volume
605L
314L
Max trunk volume
1,755L
1,886L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
71L
CO2 emissions
176g/km
162g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5PowerTorque
  • AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V63,250-4,750 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm5,000 rpm
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D54,000 rpm1,740-2,220 rpm5,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.1 s
43.6 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
235 hp
175 kW

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5 has 4 hp more than AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6 and Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
480 Nm
354 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
2,145 kg
4,729 lb
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
2,205 kg
4,861 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
233 km/h
145 mph
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
220 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V67.1 s
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D57.8 s

Although Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5 has more power, AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6 and Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5 and AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6: 0.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
107 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
1,119 km
696 mi
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
1,145 km
712 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
7.1 s
233 km/h
145 mph
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
235 hp
175 kW
7.8 s
220 km/h
137 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,986 mm
196.3 in
Height
1,705 mm
67.1 in
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
314 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,950 mm
194.9 in
Height
1,776 mm
69.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.1 s
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
107 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ8 (4M)45 TDI V6VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
Power
231 hp
172 kW
235 hp
175 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.8 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
2,145 kg
4,729 lb
2,205 kg
4,861 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,986 mm
196.3 in
Height
1,705 mm
67.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
314 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,950 mm
194.9 in
Height
1,776 mm
69.9 in
Range score
1,119 km
696 mi
1,145 km
712 mi
CO2 score
176 g/km
162 g/km
Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
314 L
11.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
107 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q8 (4M) 45 TDI V6

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 291 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 26 km (16 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 14 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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