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Audi A4 Limousine vs Volvo S90 comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (35,800 £ vs 62,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Limousine or Volvo S90?

Audi A4 Limousine vs Volvo S90: Key differences

Audi A4 Limousine

  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Volvo S90

  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A4 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A4 Limousine is significantly cheaper – starting at 35,800 £ , while the Volvo S90 costs 62,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,400 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Audi A4 Limousine with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.

S90

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo S90 offers considerably more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 190 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S90 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Audi A4 Limousine takes 5.5 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A4 Limousine is markedly faster – 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 delivers significantly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 309 Nm more.

A4 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A4 Limousine is noticeably lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 1,912 kg. The difference is around 367 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A4 Limousine offers very slightly more boot space – 460 L compared to 453 L. That’s a difference of about 7 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A4 Limousine carries very slightly more – 540 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 22 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S90 is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £62,200
S90

Volvo S90

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 235 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 89 km
Audi A4 Limousine
Volvo S90

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Audi A4 Limousine

The Audi A4 is a polished, grown-up sedan that blends restraint with a subtle dose of sportiness, making it an easy choice for commuters and company car buyers alike. Inside it's all refined materials and sensible design, while the driving experience balances comfort and composure — clever, competent and quietly smug in the best possible way.

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Volvo S90

The Volvo S90 is a composed, elegant luxury sedan that dresses Scandinavian restraint in a quietly imposing package. It prioritises serene highway manners and a calm, tech‑savvy cabin, making it a car that suggests you deserve the nicer things in life without ever raising its voice.

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Audi A4 Limousine
Volvo S90

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,800 - 46,600 £
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
89 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
121 - 167 g/km
co2
17 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,665 kg
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Length
4,762 mm
Length
4,969 mm
Width
1,847 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
1,428 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
490 - 540 kg
Payload
451 - 518 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 265 HP
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
270 - 400 Nm
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 195 kW
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Volvo
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