Audi A5 Avant vs Volvo S90 – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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 A5 Avant has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 40200 £, while the Volvo S90 costs 62200 £. That’s a price difference of around 22071 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S90 manages with 0.80 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Audi A5 Avant with 2.10 L. The difference is about 1.30 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Audi A5 Avant performs slightly better – achieving up to 108 km, about 19 km more than the Volvo 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 has a a bit edge – offering 455 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Avant is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 4.50 s, while the Volvo S90 takes 4.70 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A5 Avant 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 evident stronger with 709 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 159 Nm difference.

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.

Seats: Volvo S90 offers a bit more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, the Audi A5 Avant is slight lighter – 1785 kg compared to 1912 kg. The difference is around 127 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi A5 Avant offers minimal more room – 476 L compared to 453 L. That’s a difference of about 23 L.

When it comes to payload, Audi A5 Avant hardly perceptible takes the win – 535 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 17 kg.

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