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Hyundai Tucson vs Volvo S90 comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (31,300 £ vs 62,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Tucson or Volvo S90?

Hyundai Tucson vs Volvo S90: Key differences

Hyundai Tucson

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • markedly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Volvo S90

  • noticeably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

Tucson

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Hyundai Tucson is considerably cheaper – starting at 31,300 £ , while the Volvo S90 costs 62,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,951 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Hyundai Tucson with 2.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo S90 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 89 km, about 19 km more than the Hyundai Tucson.

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 noticeably more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 167 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S90 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Hyundai Tucson takes 7.5 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S90 delivers considerably more torque with 709 Nm compared to 379 Nm. That’s about 330 Nm more.

Tucson

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, Hyundai Tucson is markedly lighter – 1,542 kg compared to 1,912 kg. The difference is around 370 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers noticeably more boot space – 620 L compared to 453 L. That’s a difference of about 167 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Tucson carries very slightly more – 545 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 27 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
Hyundai Tucson
Volvo S90

Costs and Consumption

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Hyundai Tucson

The Hyundai Tucson is a well-rounded compact SUV that blends modern styling with a comfortable, thoughtfully laid-out interior, making it appealing for daily driving and family use. It delivers a calm ride, a generous level of equipment for the price, and sensible practicality, so it's a smart choice if you want a straightforward, dependable crossover without 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 Tucson
Volvo S90

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,300 - 48,800 £
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Electric Range
89 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
62 - 172 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
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 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
518 - 545 kg
Payload
451 - 518 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Volvo
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