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
2002 – 2006
|
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.

