Car comparison

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T6vsPorsche Cayenne II · Facelift 2014 3.6 V6

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

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Volvo XC90 II

2.0 T6

320 hp1969 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbo + superchargedSUV2015-2017
VS

Porsche Cayenne II · Facelift 2014

3.6 V6

300 hp3598 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2014-2017

Comparison overview

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Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    186 g/km
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoXC90 II2.0 T6PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.6 V6
Power
320hp239kW
300hp224kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
2,078kg4,581lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Gross weight
2,750kg6,063lb
2,810kg6,195lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
84.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
96.0s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
27.3s
Calculated
35.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
888km551mi
Calculated
924km574mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,969cc120cu in
3,598cc220cu in
Length
4,950mm195in
4,855mm191in
Width
1,923mm76in
1,939mm76in
Height
1,776mm70in
1,705mm67in
Wheelbase
2,984mm117in
2,895mm114in
Front track
1,676mm66in
1,655mm65in
Rear track
1,679mm66in
1,669mm66in
Ground clearance
238mm9in
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Trunk volume
368L
670L
Max trunk volume
1,886L
1,780L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
71L
85L
CO2 emissions
186g/km
215g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T6Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 3.6 V6PowerTorque
  • Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T6: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 3.6 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T65,700 rpm2,200-5,400 rpm5,950 rpm
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.6 V66,300 rpm3,000 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoXC90 II2.0 T6PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.6 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.3 s
35.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
320 hp
239 kW
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.6 V6
300 hp
224 kW

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T6 has 20 hp more than Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 3.6 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 3.6 V6 and Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T6: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.6 V6
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
2,078 kg
4,581 lb
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.6 V6
2,040 kg
4,497 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.6 V6
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T66.5 s
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.6 V67.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T6 and Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 3.6 V6: 1.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.6 V6
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T6 and Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 3.6 V6: 1.2 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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.6 V6
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
888 km
551 mi
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.6 V6
924 km
574 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
320 hp
239 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.6 V6
300 hp
224 kW
7.7 s
230 km/h
143 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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
368 L
13.0 cu ft
Length
4,950 mm
194.9 in
Height
1,776 mm
69.9 in
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.6 V6
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
670 L
23.7 cu ft
Length
4,855 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,705 mm
67.1 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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.6 V6
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T6 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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
6.5 s
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.6 V6
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
7.7 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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.6 V6
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoXC90 II2.0 T6PorscheCayenne IIFacelift 20143.6 V6
Power
320 hp
239 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
2,078 kg
4,581 lb
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
Fuel consumption
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
368 L
13.0 cu ft
Length
4,950 mm
194.9 in
Height
1,776 mm
69.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
670 L
23.7 cu ft
Length
4,855 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,705 mm
67.1 in
Range score
888 km
551 mi
924 km
574 mi
CO2 score
186 g/km
215 g/km
Trunk score
368 L
13.0 cu ft
670 L
23.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo XC90 II 2.0 T6Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 3.6 V6
Consumption8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.00 LC100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.53 LC100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,100 LC/year2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T6

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 29 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Porsche Cayenne II Facelift 2014 3.6 V6

  • Is 38 kg lighter
  • Has 36 km (23 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 302 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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