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Bentley Bentayga vs Volvo XC90 comparison

Compare performance (550 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (177,300 £ vs 74,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Bentley Bentayga or Volvo XC90?

Bentley Bentayga vs Volvo XC90: Key differences

Bentley Bentayga

  • noticeably more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Volvo XC90

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • a bit 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

Bentayga

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 XC90 is clearly cheaper – starting at 74,300 £ , while the Bentley Bentayga costs 177,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 102,952 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC90 uses 3.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Bentley Bentayga with 13 L/100km. The difference is about 9.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo XC90 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 69 km, about 19 km more than the Bentley Bentayga.

XC90

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 Bentley Bentayga offers noticeably more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 144 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Bentley Bentayga is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Volvo XC90 takes 5.4 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Bentayga delivers a bit more torque with 770 Nm compared to 669 Nm. That’s about 101 Nm more.

Bentayga

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Volvo XC90 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo XC90 is a bit lighter – 2,080 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 335 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Bentayga carries a bit more – 835 kg compared to 710 kg. That’s a difference of about 125 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo XC90 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £74,300
XC90

Volvo XC90

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 250 - 406 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.4 - 8.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range 69 km
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Bentley Bentayga

The Bentley Bentayga wraps top-tier luxury and SUV practicality into one impeccably finished package, with a hushed cabin and amenities that pamper both driver and passengers. It’s the sort of car that signals success with understatement — a tailored suit on wheels that makes long drives feel like first-class travel.

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Volvo XC90

The Volvo XC90 is a serene Scandinavian SUV that mixes minimalist luxury with a composed, confidence-inspiring presence — ideal for buyers who want family practicality without sacrificing style. Inside it serves up a calm, well-crafted cabin and user-friendly tech that keeps long journeys pleasant and tantrums to a minimum, making the XC90 a smart, stylish pick for sensible drivers.

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Reviews Volvo XC90

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11 Nov 2025, 12:59:12

I drive both cars. The XC90’s boot is — contrary to the figures posted here — noticeably larger than the GLC’s when carrying five people. Overall the XC90 is clearly the more comfortable and, above all, the more stable — and therefore the safer — car.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
177,300 - 230,400 £
Price
74,300 - 84,600 £
Consumption L/100km
13 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
50 km
Electric Range
69 km
Battery Capacity
17.3 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
294 g/km
co2
71 - 188 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 85 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,514 kg
Curb weight
2,080 - 2,350 kg
Trunk capacity
484 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,125 - 5,305 mm
Length
-
Width
1,998 mm
Width
1,923 mm
Height
1,728 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,774 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
736 - 835 kg
Payload
600 - 710 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol 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
462 - 550 HP
Power HP
250 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 5.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
254 - 290 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
700 - 770 Nm
Torque
360 - 669 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
340 - 404 kW
Power kW
184 - 299 kW
Engine capacity
2,995 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Bentley
Brand
Volvo
What drive types are available for the Bentley Bentayga?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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