Audi A4 Limousine vs Volvo S90 – Which car suits you better?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Audi A4 Limousine has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35800 £, while the Volvo S90 costs 62200 £. That’s a price difference of around 26400 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S90 manages with 0.80 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Audi A4 Limousine with 4.60 L. The difference is about 3.80 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo S90 has a convincingly edge – offering 455 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 190 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S90 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.70 s, while the Audi A4 Limousine takes 5.50 s. That’s about 0.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A4 Limousine performs evident better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Volvo S90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S90 pulls decisively stronger with 709 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 309 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Audi A4 Limousine is noticeable lighter – 1545 kg compared to 1912 kg. The difference is around 367 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi A4 Limousine offers hardly perceptible more room – 460 L compared to 453 L. That’s a difference of about 7 L.

When it comes to payload, Audi A4 Limousine slight takes the win – 540 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 22 kg.

Our conclusion: The Volvo S90 proves to be is largely superior and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Volvo S90 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.