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Kia Sportage vs Volvo V90 comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (30,200 £ vs 62,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Volvo V90?

Kia Sportage vs Volvo V90: Key differences

Kia Sportage

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  • substantially cheaper
  • visibly lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Volvo V90

  • visibly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • noticeably 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

Sportage

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia Sportage is substantially cheaper – starting at 30,200 £ , while the Volvo V90 costs 62,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,143 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Kia Sportage with 2.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo V90 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 88 km, about 22 km more than the Kia Sportage.

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 visibly 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 V90 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.5 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V90 delivers considerably more torque with 709 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 329 Nm more.

Sportage

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 Sportage is visibly lighter – 1,552 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 523 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sportage offers somewhat more boot space – 587 L compared to 488 L. That’s a difference of about 99 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sportage carries a bit more – 580 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo V90 is clearly superior overall 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 Sportage
Volvo V90

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Kia Sportage

The Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.

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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 Sportage
Volvo V90

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,200 - 47,100 £
Price
62,300 - 71,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
67 - 177 g/km
co2
18 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Curb weight
2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
488 L
Length
-
Length
4,945 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
-
Height
1,472 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,454 L
Payload
533 - 580 kg
Payload
515 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
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
398 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Torque
659 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
293 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Kia
Brand
Volvo
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