Volvo XC90 vs. Volkswagen Touareg
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Volvo XC90 and Volkswagen Touareg contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Volvo XC90 and the Volkswagen Touareg.
When comparing the Volvo XC90's and the Volkswagen Touareg's specifications and ratings, the Volvo XC90 has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Volkswagen Touareg has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Volvo XC90's and the Volkswagen Touareg's specifications and ratings, the Volkswagen Touareg is a better car than the Volvo XC90.
Pricing: A used 2017 Volvo XC90 ranges from $13,512 to $25,997 while a used 2017 Volkswagen Touareg is priced between $12,482 to $23,993.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Volvo XC90’s base engine makes 250 horsepower, and the Volkswagen Touareg base engine makes 280 horsepower. The XC90 is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 489 miles. The Touareg is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 607 miles.This gives the Volvo XC90 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Volkswagen Touareg the advantage in maximum range. The XC90 uses premium unleaded, and the Touareg uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Volkswagen Touareg has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Volvo XC90, a crossover/fullsize SUV, has the advantage in the area of rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Volvo XC90 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
45750
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
67866
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
39065 - 122400
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
49495
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
19115
Price Range:
13512 - 25997
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
27392
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
11604 - 79240
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
208
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
101531
# Good or Great Deals:
55
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
18289
Price Range:
12482 - 23993
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
18
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
110471
# Good or Great Deals:
10
Volvo XC90 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Volkswagen Touareg Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volvo XC90
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.3 - 14.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volkswagen Touareg
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.29
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.762126517587056
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.0 - 6.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6572505454479556
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Volvo XC90 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 17Ranking
1 out of / 17Ranking
3 out of / 68Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 68Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 16Ranking
5 out of / 68Ranking
6 out of / 17Ranking
7 out of / 17Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 68Ranking
9 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 17Ranking
9 out of / 17Ranking
10 out of / 68Ranking
10 out of / 26Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 17Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 17Ranking
16 out of / 17Ranking
17 out of / 17Ranking
23 out of / 68Ranking
24 out of / 29Ranking
26 out of / 29Ranking
26 out of / 29Ranking
27 out of / 68Ranking
39 out of / 68Ranking
42 out of / 60Ranking
44 out of / 68Ranking
56 out of / 68Volkswagen Touareg Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Volvo XC90 Trim Levels
T5 Momentum, T5 R-Design, T6 Inscription, T6 Momentum, T6 R-Design
Volkswagen Touareg Trim Levels
V6 Executive, V6 Sport, V6 Wolfsburg
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
250 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
280 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
266 foot-lbs @ 2500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.060 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7716 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 26 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
414 / 489 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 23 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
449 / 607 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
15.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
85.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
119.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Cargo Space:
32.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
64 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
135.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4293 lbs
Width:
84.3 inches
Height:
69.9 inches
Length:
194.9 inches
Wheelbase:
117.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4696 lbs
Width:
76.4 inches
Height:
68.2 inches
Length:
188.8 inches
Wheelbase:
113.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black Metallic
Blue
Magic Blue Metallic
Brown
Twilight Bronze Metallic
Gray
Luminous Sand Metallic / Osmium Grey Metallic / Savile Gray Metallic
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Pearl Metallic / Ice White
Gold
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Deep Black Pearl
Blue
Moonlight Blue Pearl / Reef Blue Metallic
Brown
Black Oak Brown Metallic
Gray
Canyon Gray Metallic
Silver
Reflex Silver Metallic
White
Pure White
Gold
Sand Gold Metallic
Red
Deep Red Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Amber
Black
Charcoal / Charcoal with Charcoal Interior
White
Blond with Blond/Charcoal Interior
Interior Colors
Beige
Cornsilk Beige
Black
Black Anthracite
White
Not available
