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Audi A8 vs Volvo S90 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (571 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (91400 £ vs 62200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or Volvo S90?

Audi A8

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Volvo S90

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Volvo S90 has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 62200 £, while the Audi A8 costs 91400 £. That’s a price difference of around 29143 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Volvo S90 manages with 0.80 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Audi A8 with 7 L. The difference is about 6.20 L per 100 km.

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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 A8 has a distinct edge – offering 571 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 116 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A8 is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Volvo S90 takes 4.70 s. That’s about 0.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A8 performs distinct better – 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: Audi A8 pulls a bit stronger with 800 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 91 Nm difference.

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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.

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In curb weight, Volvo S90 is barely noticeable lighter – 1912 kg compared to 2035 kg. The difference is around 123 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi A8 offers slightly more room – 505 L compared to 453 L. That’s a difference of about 52 L.

When it comes to payload, Audi A8 clearly perceptible takes the win – 700 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 182 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Volvo S90 shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £62,200
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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
  • Electric Range : 89 km
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Audi A8

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The Audi A8 arrives with the kind of quiet authority that makes other limousines feel like they’re trying too hard, offering a cabin wrapped in subtle luxury and tech that never demands attention. For buyers who want composed comfort and discreet status, it’s the sensible splurge that turns daily commutes into a private parade.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
91400 - 134900 £
Price
62200 - 70500 £
Consumption L/100km
7 - 11.5 L
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
89 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.70 kWh
co2
183 - 260 g/km
co2
17 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
82 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2035 - 2295 kg
Curb weight
1912 - 2119 kg
Trunk capacity
505 L
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Length
5190 - 5320 mm
Length
4969 mm
Width
1945 mm
Width
1879 mm
Height
1473 - 1488 mm
Height
1440 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
540 - 700 kg
Payload
451 - 518 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
2967 - 3996 cm3
Engine capacity
1969 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2022 - 2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Volvo

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Is the Audi A8 offered with different drivetrains?

The Audi A8 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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