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CUPRA Born vs Volvo S90 comparison

Compare performance (231 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (34,700 £ vs 62,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Born or Volvo S90?

CUPRA Born vs Volvo S90: Key differences

CUPRA Born

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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • only slightly lighter
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Volvo S90

  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

CUPRA Born is substantially cheaper – starting at 34,700 £ , while the Volvo S90 costs 62,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,557 £.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Born offers significantly more range – reaching up to 559 km, about 470 km more than the Volvo S90.

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 Volvo S90 offers significantly more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 231 HP. That’s roughly 224 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S90 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the CUPRA Born takes 7.1 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S90 delivers considerably more torque with 709 Nm compared to 310 Nm. That’s about 399 Nm more.

Born

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, CUPRA Born is only slightly lighter – 1,828 kg compared to 1,912 kg. The difference is around 84 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo S90 offers a bit more boot space – 453 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 68 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo S90 carries slightly more – 518 kg compared to 452 kg. That’s a difference of about 66 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Born shows a few small advantages 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 £34,700
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CUPRA Born

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 231 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.6 - 16 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 428 - 559 km
CUPRA Born
Volvo S90

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CUPRA Born

The CUPRA Born blends sharp, athletic styling with a playful electric character, delivering hatchback agility and hot-hatch attitude whether you're darting through the city or cruising the open road. Inside, the cabin punches above its weight with smart materials and practical space, making it a compelling pick for buyers who want electric motoring without surrendering the grin.

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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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CUPRA Born
Volvo S90

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,700 - 42,600 £
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 16 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
428 - 559 km
Electric Range
89 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
17 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,828 - 1,969 kg
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Trunk capacity
385 L
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Length
-
Length
4,969 mm
Width
1,809 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
-
Height
1,440 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
441 - 452 kg
Payload
451 - 518 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 231 HP
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
265 - 310 Nm
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 170 kW
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Volvo
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