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Nissan Qashqai vs Volvo S90 comparison

Compare performance (205 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (29,600 £ vs 62,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Qashqai or Volvo S90?

Nissan Qashqai vs Volvo S90: Key differences

Nissan Qashqai

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  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space

Volvo S90

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

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

Qashqai

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Nissan Qashqai is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Volvo S90 costs 62,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,623 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Nissan Qashqai with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

S90

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 205 HP. That’s roughly 250 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 Nissan Qashqai takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Nissan Qashqai is moderately faster – reaching 206 km/h, while the Volvo S90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 26 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S90 delivers considerably more torque with 709 Nm compared to 330 Nm. That’s about 379 Nm more.

Qashqai

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 terms of curb weight, Nissan Qashqai is visibly lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,912 kg. The difference is around 492 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Qashqai offers somewhat more boot space – 504 L compared to 453 L. That’s a difference of about 51 L.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Qashqai carries only slightly more – 520 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 2 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S90 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 £62,200
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/100km
  • Electric Range : 89 km
Nissan Qashqai
Volvo S90

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Nissan Qashqai

The Nissan Qashqai blends practical, family-friendly packaging with SUV styling that refuses to shout, making it a sensible and dependable choice for everyday life. It’s comfortable to live with, economical on the road, and neatly equipped enough to feel modern without ever feeling precious — perfect if you want crossover versatility without the drama.

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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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Nissan Qashqai
Volvo S90

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
89 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
102 - 154 g/km
co2
17 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,665 kg
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Length
4,425 mm
Length
4,969 mm
Width
1,835 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
1,625 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,422 - 1,447 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
466 - 520 kg
Payload
451 - 518 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 205 HP
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Max Speed
170 - 206 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
240 - 330 Nm
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 151 kW
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Volvo
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