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Mazda 2 vs Volvo S90 comparison

Compare performance (115 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (14,200 £ vs 62,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 2 or Volvo S90?

Mazda 2 vs Volvo S90: Key differences

Mazda 2

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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Volvo S90

  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda 2 is clearly cheaper – starting at 14,200 £ , while the Volvo S90 costs 62,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 48,008 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mazda 2 with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 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 115 HP. That’s roughly 340 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 Mazda 2 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mazda 2 is only slightly faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Volvo S90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S90 delivers clearly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 151 Nm. That’s about 558 Nm more.

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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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 2 is substantially lighter – 1,099 kg compared to 1,912 kg. The difference is around 813 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo S90 offers markedly more boot space – 453 L compared to 280 L. That’s a difference of about 173 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo S90 carries slightly more – 518 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 81 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
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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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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
14,200 - 21,700 £
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.4 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
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
107 - 122 g/km
co2
17 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,099 - 1,120 kg
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Trunk capacity
280 L
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Length
4,080 mm
Length
4,969 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Max trunk capacity
950 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
420 - 437 kg
Payload
451 - 518 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
75 - 115 HP
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Max Speed
171 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
143 - 151 Nm
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
55 - 85 kW
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Volvo
Is the Mazda 2 offered with different drivetrains?

The Mazda 2 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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