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Kia Ceed vs Volvo S90 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (140 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (23500 £ vs 62200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed or Volvo S90?

Kia Ceed

Volvo S90

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

Ceed

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia Ceed has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23500 £ , while the Volvo S90 costs 62200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38751 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Volvo S90 manages with 0.80 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Kia Ceed with 6 L. The difference is about 5.20 L per 100 km.

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 has a clearly edge – offering 455 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 315 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S90 is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.70 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.50 s. That’s about 4.80 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: Volvo S90 pulls significantly stronger with 709 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 456 Nm difference.

Ceed

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 curb weight, Kia Ceed is decisively lighter – 1298 kg compared to 1912 kg. The difference is around 614 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Volvo S90 offers to a small extent more room – 453 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 58 L.

When it comes to payload, Volvo S90 slight takes the win – 518 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 28 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Volvo S90 shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £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
  • Electric Range : 89 km
Kia Ceed
Volvo S90

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Kia Ceed

The Kia Ceed is a sensible, stylish hatchback that gives buyers more than they'd expect for the money, blending practical space with crisp, modern looks. It drives with measured confidence and comes loaded with user-friendly kit, so you can enjoy daily life behind the wheel without breaking into a sweat.

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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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Kia Ceed
Volvo S90

Costs and Consumption

Price
23500 - 26300 £
Price
62200 - 70500 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
89 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.70 kWh
co2
137 - 146 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
1298 - 1372 kg
Curb weight
1912 - 2119 kg
Trunk capacity
357 - 395 L
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Length
-
Length
4969 mm
Width
1800 mm
Width
1879 mm
Height
-
Height
1440 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
478 - 490 kg
Payload
451 - 518 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, 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
235 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1482 cm3
Engine capacity
1969 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2022 - 2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Kia
Brand
Volvo
What drivetrain options does the Kia Ceed have?

The Kia Ceed is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.