Volvo XC90 (2002 – 2006) vs Porsche Cayenne (2002 – 2007): specs compared

The Porsche Cayenne is the more powerful of the two, with up to 345 hp against 315 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 s against 7.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 241 km/h against 210 km/h. The Volvo XC90 uses less fuel, from 8.3 L/100 km against 13.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,985 kg against 2,160 kg.

Specification Volvo XC90 Volvo XC90 2002 – 2006 Porsche Cayenne Porsche Cayenne 2002 – 2007
Overview
Origin Sweden Germany
Documented years 2002 – 2006 2002 – 2007
Body style — —
Variants 7 4
Fuel Diesel, Petrol Petrol
Drive AWD AWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 163 – 315 hp 250 – 345 hp
Torque 320 – 441 Nm 310 – 420 Nm
0–100 km/h 7.3 – 12.3 s 6.8 – 9.7 s
Top speed 185 – 210 km/h 214 – 241 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 8.3 – 19.9 L/100 km 13.2 – 14.9 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,798 – 4,801 mm 4,783 mm
Width 1,890 – 1,900 mm 1,928 mm
Height 1,740 mm 1,699 mm
Wheelbase 2,860 mm 2,855 mm
Curb weight 1,985 – 2,102 kg 2,160 – 2,255 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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