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Audi Q8 vs Volvo S90 comparison

Compare performance (640 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (77,300 £ vs 62,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 or Volvo S90?

Audi Q8 vs Volvo S90: Key differences

Audi Q8

  • noticeably more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Volvo S90

  • visibly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range
  • somewhat lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Q8

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.

Volvo S90 is visibly cheaper – starting at 62,200 £ , while the Audi Q8 costs 77,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,086 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Audi Q8 with 3.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo S90 offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 89 km, about 9 km more than the Audi Q8.

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 Q8 offers noticeably more power – delivering 640 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 185 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Volvo S90 takes 4.7 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 delivers moderately more torque with 850 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 141 Nm more.

Q8

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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 Q8 offers noticeably more boot space – 605 L compared to 453 L. That’s a difference of about 152 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 carries noticeably more – 665 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 147 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S90 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 £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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Costs and Consumption
Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
89 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
88 - 297 g/km
co2
17 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Length
-
Length
4,969 mm
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
-
Height
1,440 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
620 - 665 kg
Payload
451 - 518 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
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
231 - 640 HP
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Volvo
What drivetrain options does the Audi Q8 have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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