Car comparison

Porsche Macan I (95B) 2.0vsVolvo XC90 II 2.0 D5

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

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Porsche Macan I (95B)

2.0

237 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2014-2018
VS

Volvo XC90 II

2.0 D5

225 hp1969 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Porsche Macan I (95B) 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    223 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    237 hp
    177 kW
  • Lightest
    2,025 kg
    4,464 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    117 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5

  • Highest torque
    470 Nm
    347 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,224 km
    761 mi
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheMacan I (95B)2.0VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
Power
237hp177kW
225hp168kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
470Nm347lb-ft
Curb weight
2,025kg4,464lb
2,078kg4,581lb
Gross weight
2,445kg5,390lb
2,750kg6,063lb
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
85.7s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
97.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
35.9s
Calculated
43.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
173Nm/t116lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
867km539mi
Calculated
1,224km761mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,681mm184in
4,950mm195in
Width
1,923mm76in
1,923mm76in
Height
1,624mm64in
1,776mm70in
Wheelbase
2,807mm111in
2,984mm117in
Front track-
1,676mm66in
Rear track-
1,679mm66in
Ground clearance-
238mm9in
Trunk volume
500L
368L
Max trunk volume
1,500L
1,886L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
71L
CO2 emissions-
152g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Macan I (95B) 2.0Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5PowerTorque
  • Porsche Macan I (95B) 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheMacan I (95B)2.05,000-6,800 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm7,050 rpm
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D54,250 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheMacan I (95B)2.0VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.9 s
43.2 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)2.0
237 hp
177 kW
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
225 hp
168 kW

Porsche Macan I (95B) 2.0 has 12 hp more than Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5 and Porsche Macan I (95B) 2.0: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)2.0
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
470 Nm
347 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)2.0
2,025 kg
4,464 lb
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
2,078 kg
4,581 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)2.0
223 km/h
139 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)2.06.9 s
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D57.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Macan I (95B) 2.0 and Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)2.0
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5 and Porsche Macan I (95B) 2.0: 1.7 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)2.0
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)2.0
867 km
539 mi
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
1,224 km
761 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheMacan I (95B)2.0
237 hp
177 kW
6.9 s
223 km/h
139 mph
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
225 hp
168 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)2.0
Power
237 hp
177 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,681 mm
184.3 in
Height
1,624 mm
63.9 in
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 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

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
PorscheMacan I (95B)2.0
Power
237 hp
177 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)2.0
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.9 s
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)2.0
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheMacan I (95B)2.0VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
Power
237 hp
177 kW
225 hp
168 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.8 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
2,025 kg
4,464 lb
2,078 kg
4,581 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,681 mm
184.3 in
Height
1,624 mm
63.9 in
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
Range score
867 km
539 mi
1,224 km
761 mi
CO2 score
-
152 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
368 L
13.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Macan I (95B) 2.0Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Macan I (95B) 2.0

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Is 53 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 132 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5

  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 357 km (222 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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