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Polestar 4 vs Volvo V90 comparison

Compare performance (544 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (53,100 £ vs 62,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 4 or Volvo V90?

Polestar 4 vs Volvo V90: Key differences

Polestar 4

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  • slightly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space

Volvo V90

  • very slightly lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Polestar 4 is slightly cheaper – starting at 53,100 £ , while the Volvo V90 costs 62,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,248 £.

As for electric range, the Polestar 4 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 620 km, about 532 km more than the Volvo V90.

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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 Polestar 4 offers slightly more power – delivering 544 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 89 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 4 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Volvo V90 takes 4.8 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Polestar 4 is only slightly faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Volvo V90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V90 delivers marginally more torque with 709 Nm compared to 686 Nm. That’s about 23 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, Volvo V90 is very slightly lighter – 2,075 kg compared to 2,230 kg. The difference is around 155 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Polestar 4 offers marginally more boot space – 526 L compared to 488 L. That’s a difference of about 38 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Polestar 4 offers only slightly more capacity – up to 1,536 L, about 82 L more than the Volvo V90.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo V90 carries a bit more – 515 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 4 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 £53,100
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Polestar 4

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 544 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.8 - 18.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 590 - 620 km
Polestar 4
Volvo V90

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Dimensions and Body

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Polestar 4

The Polestar 4 wears a coupe-like profile and a Scandinavian-minimal interior that feels premium and unexpectedly roomy, with composed handling that makes urban driving and country roads a pleasure. For buyers who want an electric car that turns heads without shouting, the Polestar 4 is a stylish, clever choice that balances practicality with personality.

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Volvo V90

The Volvo V90 blends Scandinavian elegance with estate practicality, delivering a composed ride and an interior that's both luxurious and perfectly sensible. Packed with clever storage and top-flight safety kit, it's the choice for buyers who want to look classy while hauling life's chaos — without making a fuss about it.

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Polestar 4
Volvo V90

Costs and Consumption

Price
53,100 - 59,900 £
Price
62,300 - 71,700 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
0.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 18.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
590 - 620 km
Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
94 kWh
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
18 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,230 - 2,355 kg
Curb weight
2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
526 L
Trunk capacity
488 L
Length
4,840 mm
Length
4,945 mm
Width
2,008 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
1,534 mm
Height
1,472 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,536 L
Max trunk capacity
1,454 L
Payload
455 kg
Payload
515 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
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 - 544 HP
Power HP
398 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
343 - 686 Nm
Torque
659 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
200 - 400 kW
Power kW
293 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Polestar
Brand
Volvo
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