Car comparison

Volvo V90 2.0 D4vsVolkswagen Golf VII Alltrack · Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI

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

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Volvo V90

2.0 D4

190 hp1969 ccDieselFWDManualTwin-turboWagon / estate2018-2020
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack · Facelift 2017

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019

Comparison overview

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Volvo V90 2.0 D4

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    124 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,170 km
    727 mi
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV902.0 D4VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
Power
190hp142kW
184hp137kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,882kg4,149lb
1,501kg3,309lb
Gross weight-
2,090kg4,608lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
219 km/h
136 mph
To 99% top speed
88.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
70.1s99% target: 217 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.5s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
35.5s
Calculated
35.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.1s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
101hp/t75kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t91kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
213Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,170km727mi
Calculated
1,038km645mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,969cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,936mm194in
4,679mm184in
Width
1,879mm74in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,475mm58in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,941mm116in
2,629mm104in
Front track
1,628mm64in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,629mm64in
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance
153mm6in
-
Trunk volume
560L
605L
Max trunk volume
1,526L
1,620L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
124g/km
139g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V90 2.0 D4Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volvo V90 2.0 D4: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV902.0 D44,250 rpm1,740-2,520 rpm5,000 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV902.0 D4VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.1 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.5 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.5 s
35.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
219 km/h
136 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV902.0 D4
190 hp
142 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

Volvo V90 2.0 D4 has 6 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI and Volvo V90 2.0 D4: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV902.0 D4
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV902.0 D4
1,882 kg
4,149 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
1,501 kg
3,309 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV902.0 D4
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
219 km/h
136 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV902.0 D48.5 s
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI7.8 s

Although Volvo V90 2.0 D4 has more power, Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI and Volvo V90 2.0 D4: 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
VolvoV902.0 D4
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V90 2.0 D4 and Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI: 0.6 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
VolvoV902.0 D4
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV902.0 D4
1,170 km
727 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
1,038 km
645 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV902.0 D4
190 hp
142 kW
8.5 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.8 s
219 km/h
136 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
VolvoV902.0 D4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,936 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,679 mm
184.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 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
VolvoV902.0 D4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI 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
VolvoV902.0 D4
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.5 s
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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
VolvoV902.0 D4
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV902.0 D4VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.5 s
7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
Lightness
1,882 kg
4,149 lb
1,501 kg
3,309 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,936 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,679 mm
184.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Range score
1,170 km
727 mi
1,038 km
645 mi
CO2 score
124 g/km
139 g/km
Trunk score
560 L
19.8 cu ft
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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 V90 2.0 D4Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V90 2.0 D4

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 132 km (82 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 15 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

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

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI

  • Is 381 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • 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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