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Vauxhall Astra vs Volvo S90 comparison

Compare performance (196 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 62,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra or Volvo S90?

Vauxhall Astra vs Volvo S90: Key differences

Vauxhall Astra

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • noticeably lighter
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Volvo S90

  • significantly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Astra

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Vauxhall Astra is clearly cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Volvo S90 costs 62,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,951 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Vauxhall Astra with 2.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra offers clearly more range – reaching up to 454 km, about 365 km more than the Volvo S90.

S90

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo S90 offers significantly more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 259 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 Vauxhall Astra takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S90 delivers substantially more torque with 709 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 349 Nm more.

Astra

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, Vauxhall Astra is noticeably lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,912 kg. The difference is around 474 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo S90 offers very slightly more boot space – 453 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 31 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo S90 carries very slightly more – 518 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 16 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
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
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Volvo S90

Costs and Consumption
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
84 - 454 km
Electric Range
89 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
0 - 130 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
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Length
-
Length
4,969 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
-
Height
1,440 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
438 - 502 kg
Payload
451 - 518 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Volvo
Is the Vauxhall Astra offered with different drivetrains?

The Vauxhall Astra is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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