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Audi A5 Avant vs Volvo S90 comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (41,600 £ vs 62,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Avant or Volvo S90?

Audi A5 Avant vs Volvo S90: Key differences

Audi A5 Avant

  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • moderately more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter

Volvo S90

  • considerably more efficient
  • noticeably more trunk space

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

A5 Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi A5 Avant is significantly cheaper – starting at 41,600 £ , while the Volvo S90 costs 62,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,614 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Audi A5 Avant with 2.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A5 Avant offers moderately more range – reaching up to 108 km, about 19 km more than the Volvo S90.

S90

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 Audi A5 Avant offers noticeably more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 184 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Avant is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Volvo S90 takes 4.7 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A5 Avant is clearly 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 Audi A5 Avant delivers somewhat more torque with 825 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 116 Nm more.

A5 Avant

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 A5 Avant is barely lighter – 1,785 kg compared to 1,912 kg. The difference is around 127 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo S90 offers noticeably more boot space – 453 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 92 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Avant carries only slightly more – 535 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 17 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S90 holds a decisive overall lead 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 A5 Avant
Volvo S90

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Dimensions and Body

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Audi A5 Avant

The Audi A5 Avant dresses like a sleek coupe but carries like a sensible estate, offering buyers a rare blend of glamour and everyday practicality. Inside, the cabin feels beautifully sorted and the drive is composed and engaging, making routine errands feel a touch more enjoyable than they have any right to be.

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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 A5 Avant
Volvo S90

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,600 - 92,400 £
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
83 - 108 km
Electric Range
89 km
Battery Capacity
20.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
47 - 175 g/km
co2
17 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,785 - 2,445 kg
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Trunk capacity
361 L
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Length
4,829 mm
Length
4,969 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,306 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
451 - 518 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Volvo
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