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Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs Volvo V90 comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (24,300 £ vs 62,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed Sportswagon or Volvo V90?

Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs Volvo V90: Key differences

Kia Ceed Sportswagon

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly lighter

Volvo V90

  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h

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

Ceed Sportswagon

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.

Kia Ceed Sportswagon is substantially cheaper – starting at 24,300 £ , while the Volvo V90 costs 62,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 37,971 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Kia Ceed Sportswagon with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 5.2 L/100km.

V90

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 Volvo V90 offers clearly more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 315 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V90 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Kia Ceed Sportswagon takes 9.7 s. That’s about 4.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V90 delivers substantially more torque with 709 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 456 Nm more.

Ceed Sportswagon

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, Kia Ceed Sportswagon is significantly lighter – 1,335 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 740 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo V90 carries barely more – 515 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo V90 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 £62,300
V90

Volvo V90

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 398 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 88 km
Kia Ceed Sportswagon
Volvo V90

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Kia Ceed Sportswagon

The Kia Ceed Sportswagon is a sensible and surprisingly stylish family wagon that turns daily chores into a bit less of a grind. Practical, comfortable and packed with thoughtful touches where they matter, it’s a smart choice for buyers who want usefulness without sacrificing personality.

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Volvo V90

The Volvo V90 blends Scandinavian elegance with estate practicality, delivering a composed ride and an interior that's both luxurious and perfectly sensible. Packed with clever storage and top-flight safety kit, it's the choice for buyers who want to look classy while hauling life's chaos — without making a fuss about it.

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Kia Ceed Sportswagon
Volvo V90

Costs and Consumption

Price
24,300 - 27,200 £
Price
62,300 - 71,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
18 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,335 - 1,437 kg
Curb weight
2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
488 L
Length
-
Length
4,945 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
-
Height
1,472 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,454 L
Payload
463 - 485 kg
Payload
515 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
398 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.7 - 13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
659 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
293 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Kia
Brand
Volvo
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