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Audi A5 Sportback vs Volvo S90 comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 62,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or Volvo S90?

Audi A5 Sportback vs Volvo S90: Key differences

Audi A5 Sportback

  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • a bit more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter

Volvo S90

  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably more trunk space

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

A5 Sportback

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 Sportback is significantly cheaper – starting at 40,200 £ , while the Volvo S90 costs 62,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,028 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Audi A5 Sportback with 2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A5 Sportback offers a bit more range – reaching up to 110 km, about 21 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 Sportback offers visibly 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 Sportback is visibly 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 Sportback 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 Audi A5 Sportback delivers a bit more torque with 825 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 116 Nm more.

A5 Sportback

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 Sportback is very slightly lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 1,912 kg. The difference is around 142 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo S90 offers noticeably more boot space – 453 L compared to 331 L. That’s a difference of about 122 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Sportback carries only slightly more – 530 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 12 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S90 is clearly ahead 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
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Volvo S90

Costs and Consumption
Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Electric Range
89 km
Battery Capacity
20.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
45 - 172 g/km
co2
17 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Trunk capacity
331 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
1,444 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,175 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 530 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
What drivetrain options does the Audi A5 Sportback have?

The Audi A5 Sportback is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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