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Vauxhall Corsa vs Volvo S90 comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (19,600 £ vs 62,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Corsa or Volvo S90?

Vauxhall Corsa vs Volvo S90: Key differences

Vauxhall Corsa

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • clearly lighter

Volvo S90

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

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

Corsa

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Vauxhall Corsa is significantly cheaper – starting at 19,600 £ , while the Volvo S90 costs 62,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 42,608 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Vauxhall Corsa with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Corsa offers considerably more range – reaching up to 424 km, about 335 km more than the Volvo S90.

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 156 HP. That’s roughly 299 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 Corsa takes 7.9 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Vauxhall Corsa is a bit faster – reaching 210 km/h, while the Volvo S90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S90 delivers significantly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 449 Nm more.

Corsa

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, Vauxhall Corsa is clearly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,912 kg. The difference is around 737 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo S90 offers markedly more boot space – 453 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 144 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo S90 carries a bit more – 518 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 73 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S90 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 £62,200
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
Vauxhall Corsa
Volvo S90

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Vauxhall Corsa

The Opel Corsa is a tidy little package that blends cheeky styling with sensible practicality, perfect for city streets and weekend escapes alike. It’s easy to live with, economical to run and just lively enough to make daily driving a bit more fun.

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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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Vauxhall Corsa
Volvo S90

Costs and Consumption

Price
19,600 - 30,600 £
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.4 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
347 - 424 km
Electric Range
89 km
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
0 - 116 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
1,175 - 1,544 kg
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Length
4,061 mm
Length
4,969 mm
Width
1,765 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,042 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
376 - 445 kg
Payload
451 - 518 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Max Speed
150 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Volvo
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