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Audi A6 e-tron Sportback vs Volvo S90 comparison

Compare performance (551 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (53,800 £ vs 62,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 e-tron Sportback or Volvo S90?

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback vs Volvo S90: Key differences

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback

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  • a bit cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space
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Volvo S90

  • somewhat lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A6 e-tron 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 A6 e-tron Sportback is a bit cheaper – starting at 53,800 £ , while the Volvo S90 costs 62,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,400 £.

As for electric range, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback offers significantly more range – reaching up to 754 km, about 665 km more than the Volvo S90.

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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 Audi A6 e-tron Sportback offers moderately more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 96 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Volvo S90 takes 4.7 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is markedly faster – reaching 240 km/h, while the Volvo S90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback delivers moderately more torque with 855 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 146 Nm more.

A6 e-tron 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, Volvo S90 is somewhat lighter – 1,912 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 263 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback offers barely more boot space – 502 L compared to 453 L. That’s a difference of about 49 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo S90 carries very slightly more – 518 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 18 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is decisively ahead 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 £53,800
A6 e-tron Sportback

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 326 - 551 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.7 - 16.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 572 - 754 km
Audi A6 e-tron Sportback
Volvo S90

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Audi A6 e-tron Sportback

The Audi A6 e-tron Sportback wraps futuristic electric technology in elegant, coupe-like proportions, so you arrive looking sharp without shouting for attention. Inside, refined materials and a calm, driver-focused layout make it a convincing choice for buyers who want quiet, effortless performance with a dash of everyday practicality — the kind of car that raises eyebrows without saying a word.

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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 A6 e-tron Sportback
Volvo S90

Costs and Consumption

Price
53,800 - 98,700 £
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.7 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
572 - 754 km
Electric Range
89 km
Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
17 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,400 kg
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Trunk capacity
502 L
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Length
4,928 mm
Length
4,969 mm
Width
1,923 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
1,465 - 1,487 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,330 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
470 - 500 kg
Payload
451 - 518 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
326 - 551 HP
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
435 - 855 Nm
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Volvo
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