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Lexus LS vs Volvo S90 comparison

Compare performance (359 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (112,300 £ vs 62,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus LS or Volvo S90?

Lexus LS vs Volvo S90: Key differences

Lexus LS

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Volvo S90

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Volvo S90 is clearly cheaper – starting at 62,200 £ , while the Lexus LS costs 112,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 50,049 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Lexus LS with 9.6 L/100km. The difference is about 8.8 L/100km.

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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 S90 offers clearly more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 359 HP. That’s roughly 96 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S90 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Lexus LS takes 5.5 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lexus LS is clearly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Volvo S90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Volvo S90 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo S90 is markedly lighter – 1,912 kg compared to 2,345 kg. The difference is around 433 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo S90 offers marginally more boot space – 453 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 23 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo S90 carries somewhat more – 518 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 63 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S90 is far ahead 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 £62,200
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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
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Lexus LS

The Lexus LS is a quietly opulent flagship that wraps cutting-edge tech in a calm, Zen-like cabin, turning gridlock into a spa appointment. Buyers after polished refinement and faultless build quality will love its hushed ride and diplomatic road manners, even if it never cries out for attention.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
112,300 - 131,100 £
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Consumption L/100km
9.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
89 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
216 g/km
co2
17 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
82 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Length
5,235 mm
Length
4,969 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 kg
Payload
451 - 518 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
359 HP
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
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Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
264 kW
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
3,456 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Volvo
What drivetrain options does the Lexus LS have?

The Lexus LS is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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