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Audi A7 vs Volvo V90 comparison

Compare performance (630 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (55,000 £ vs 62,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A7 or Volvo V90?

Audi A7 vs Volvo V90: Key differences

Audi A7

  • a bit cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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Volvo V90

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  • considerably more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
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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

A7

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Audi A7 is a bit cheaper – starting at 55,000 £ , while the Volvo V90 costs 62,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,277 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is considerably 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 V90 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 88 km, about 20 km more than the Audi A7.

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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 visibly 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 V90 takes 4.8 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A7 is visibly faster – reaching 280 km/h, while the Volvo V90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A7 delivers moderately 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 V90 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A7 is a bit lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 305 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A7 offers barely more boot space – 535 L compared to 488 L. That’s a difference of about 47 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Volvo V90 offers marginally more capacity – up to 1,454 L, about 64 L more than the Audi A7.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A7 carries moderately more – 600 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A7 is far 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 £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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Anna
8 May 2026, 20:24:18

The Volvo V90 is the heir to the traditional "manor Volvo" and a concept in itself in terms of space and driving feel. My choice would be the V90, because it's a good dog car. I'd prefer the AWD Cross Country, as it would give me ground clearance for country roads and a higher driving position.

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Volvo V90

Costs and Consumption
Price
55,000 - 117,900 £
Price
62,300 - 71,700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
67 - 68 km
Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
14.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
28 - 276 g/km
co2
18 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 73 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,150 kg
Curb weight
2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
488 L
Length
4,969 - 5,009 mm
Length
4,945 mm
Width
1,908 - 1,950 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,424 mm
Height
1,472 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,235 - 1,390 L
Max trunk capacity
1,454 L
Payload
510 - 600 kg
Payload
515 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
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
398 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
370 - 850 Nm
Torque
659 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 463 kW
Power kW
293 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
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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