Car comparison

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5vsPorsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel V6

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

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Volvo XC90 II

2.0 D5

225 hp1969 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2015-2016
VS

Porsche Macan I (95B)

S 3.0 Diesel V6

211 hp2967 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2014-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,880 kg
    4,145 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    112 hp/t
    84 kW/t
    8.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5

  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    225 hp
    168 kW
  • 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
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    152 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,224 km
    761 mi
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoXC90 II2.0 D5PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
Power
225hp168kW
211hp157kW
Torque
470Nm347lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
2,078kg4,581lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,750kg6,063lb
2,575kg5,677lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
97.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
89.0s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
43.2s
Calculated
44.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
309Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,224km761mi
Calculated
952km592mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,969cc120cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,950mm195in
4,681mm184in
Width
1,923mm76in
1,923mm76in
Height
1,776mm70in
1,624mm64in
Wheelbase
2,984mm117in
2,807mm111in
Front track
1,676mm66in
1,655mm65in
Rear track
1,679mm66in
1,651mm65in
Ground clearance
238mm9in
-
Trunk volume
368L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,886L
1,500L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
71L
60L
CO2 emissions
152g/km
164g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel V6PowerTorque
  • Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D54,250 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,500 rpm
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V62,750-4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoXC90 II2.0 D5PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
43.2 s
44.3 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
89 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
225 hp
168 kW
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
211 hp
157 kW

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5 has 14 hp more than Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel V6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel V6 and Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
580 Nm
428 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
2,078 kg
4,581 lb
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
1,880 kg
4,145 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 D5
220 km/h
137 mph
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
216 km/h
134 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 D57.8 s
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V67.7 s

Although Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5 has more power, Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel V6 and Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5: 0.1 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 D5
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5 and Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel 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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
1,224 km
761 mi
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
952 km
592 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
225 hp
168 kW
7.8 s
220 km/h
137 mph
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
211 hp
157 kW
7.7 s
216 km/h
134 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 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 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

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 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel 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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.8 s
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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 D5
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoXC90 II2.0 D5PorscheMacan I (95B)S 3.0 Diesel V6
Power
225 hp
168 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
2,078 kg
4,581 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,681 mm
184.3 in
Height
1,624 mm
63.9 in
Range score
1,224 km
761 mi
952 km
592 mi
CO2 score
152 g/km
164 g/km
Trunk score
368 L
13.0 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo XC90 II 2.0 D5Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel V6
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 272 km (169 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 12 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Porsche Macan I (95B) S 3.0 Diesel V6

  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 198 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 132 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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