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Renault Master Bus vs Volvo S90 comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (36,600 £ vs 62,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Master Bus or Volvo S90?

Renault Master Bus vs Volvo S90: Key differences

Renault Master Bus

  • considerably cheaper
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Volvo S90

  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • a bit lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Master Bus

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.

Renault Master Bus is considerably cheaper – starting at 36,600 £ , while the Volvo S90 costs 62,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,641 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Renault Master Bus with 8.7 L/100km. The difference is about 7.9 L/100km.

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 considerably more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 275 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Volvo S90 is marginally faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the Renault Master Bus tops out at 165 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S90 delivers significantly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 309 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Renault Master Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo S90 is a bit lighter – 1,912 kg compared to 2,189 kg. The difference is around 277 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Master Bus carries substantially more – 1,254 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 736 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S90 stands well ahead of its rival 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
Renault Master Bus
Volvo S90

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Renault Master Bus

The Renault Master Bus is a no-nonsense people carrier that trades flash for practicality, offering generous space for passengers and luggage with a sensible, robust feel. It’s a smart pick for buyers who want comfort and reliability over glamour — think dependable transport with a dash of French charm and a wry smile.

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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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Renault Master Bus
Volvo S90

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,600 - 43,200 £
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 10.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
89 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
227 - 280 g/km
co2
17 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
105 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
6 - 9
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,189 - 2,361 kg
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Length
5,075 - 5,575 mm
Length
4,969 mm
Width
2,070 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
2,290 - 2,486 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,840 - 4,840 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
939 - 1,254 kg
Payload
451 - 518 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
135 - 180 HP
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Max Speed
150 - 165 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
360 - 400 Nm
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
99 - 132 kW
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
2,299 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Renault
Brand
Volvo
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