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Hyundai Nexo vs Volvo S90 comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (59,900 £ vs 62,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Nexo or Volvo S90?

Hyundai Nexo vs Volvo S90: Key differences

Hyundai Nexo

  • very slightly cheaper
  • a bit more trunk space
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Volvo S90

  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Nexo

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.

Hyundai Nexo is very slightly cheaper – starting at 59,900 £ , while the Volvo S90 costs 62,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,314 £.

S90

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo S90 offers clearly more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 251 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 Hyundai Nexo takes 7.8 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S90 delivers substantially more torque with 709 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 359 Nm more.

Nexo

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo S90 is only slightly lighter – 1,912 kg compared to 1,955 kg. The difference is around 43 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Nexo offers a bit more boot space – 510 L compared to 453 L. That’s a difference of about 57 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo S90 carries marginally more – 518 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 33 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S90 stands well ahead of its rival 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
Hyundai Nexo
Volvo S90

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Hyundai Nexo

Hyundai Nexo looks like a quietly futuristic family car, gliding along with whisper-quiet refinement and a cabin that keeps long commutes pleasant. As a hydrogen-powered cruiser it delivers genuinely clean driving and a practical, slightly exotic alternative for buyers who want something clever without the fuss.

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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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Hyundai Nexo
Volvo S90

Costs and Consumption

Price
59,900 - 66,500 £
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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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
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,955 kg
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Length
-
Length
4,969 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
-
Height
1,440 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 kg
Payload
451 - 518 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Hydrogen
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
350 Nm
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Volvo
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