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Polestar 2 vs Volvo S90 comparison

Compare performance (476 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (42,000 £ vs 62,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 2 or Volvo S90?

Polestar 2 vs Volvo S90: Key differences

Polestar 2

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  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h

Volvo S90

  • very slightly lighter
  • a bit more trunk space

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

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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.

Polestar 2 is clearly cheaper – starting at 42,000 £ , while the Volvo S90 costs 62,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,237 £.

As for electric range, the Polestar 2 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 659 km, about 570 km more than the Volvo S90.

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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 Polestar 2 offers marginally more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 21 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 2 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Volvo S90 takes 4.7 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Polestar 2 is a bit faster – reaching 205 km/h, while the Volvo S90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 2 delivers barely more torque with 740 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 31 Nm more.

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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, Volvo S90 is very slightly lighter – 1,912 kg compared to 2,015 kg. The difference is around 103 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo S90 offers a bit more boot space – 453 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 48 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo S90 carries a bit more – 518 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 97 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 2 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.

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Polestar 2

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 476 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 554 - 659 km
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Polestar 2
Volvo S90

Costs and Consumption
Price
42,000 - 57,400 £
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
554 - 659 km
Electric Range
89 km
Battery Capacity
78 kWh
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
17 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,015 - 2,188 kg
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Length
4,606 mm
Length
4,969 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
375 - 421 kg
Payload
451 - 518 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 476 HP
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Max Speed
205 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
200 - 350 kW
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Polestar
Brand
Volvo
Is the Polestar 2 offered with different drivetrains?

The Polestar 2 is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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