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Audi A7 vs Volvo S90 comparison

Compare performance (630 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (55,000 £ vs 62,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A7 or Volvo S90?

Audi A7 vs Volvo S90: Key differences

Audi A7

  • slightly cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Volvo S90

  • significantly more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A7

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 A7 is slightly cheaper – starting at 55,000 £ , while the Volvo S90 costs 62,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,200 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Audi A7 with 1.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo S90 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 89 km, about 21 km more than the Audi A7.

S90

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A7 offers markedly more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 175 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A7 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Volvo S90 takes 4.7 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A7 is markedly faster – reaching 280 km/h, while the Volvo S90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A7 delivers slightly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 141 Nm more.

A7

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Volvo S90 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A7 is barely lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 1,912 kg. The difference is around 142 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A7 offers somewhat more boot space – 535 L compared to 453 L. That’s a difference of about 82 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A7 carries somewhat more – 600 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 82 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A7 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 £55,000
A7

Audi A7

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 630 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 67 - 68 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
55,000 - 117,900 £
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
67 - 68 km
Electric Range
89 km
Battery Capacity
14.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
28 - 276 g/km
co2
17 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 73 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,150 kg
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Length
4,969 - 5,009 mm
Length
4,969 mm
Width
1,908 - 1,950 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,424 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,235 - 1,390 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
510 - 600 kg
Payload
451 - 518 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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
204 - 630 HP
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
370 - 850 Nm
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 463 kW
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Volvo
Is the Audi A7 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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