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Renault Master Transporter vs Volvo V90 comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (38,600 £ vs 62,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Master Transporter or Volvo V90?

Renault Master Transporter vs Volvo V90: Key differences

Renault Master Transporter

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
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Volvo V90

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  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Master Transporter

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.

Renault Master Transporter is significantly cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the Volvo V90 costs 62,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,658 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Renault Master Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault Master Transporter offers considerably more range – reaching up to 448 km, about 360 km more than the Volvo V90.

V90

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo V90 offers substantially more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 285 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V90 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Renault Master Transporter takes 13.5 s. That’s about 8.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V90 delivers significantly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 329 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Volvo V90 offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo V90 is only slightly lighter – 2,075 kg compared to 2,128 kg. The difference is around 53 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Master Transporter carries considerably more – 1,846 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,331 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo V90 is far ahead 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 £62,300
V90

Volvo V90

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 398 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 88 km
Renault Master Transporter
Volvo V90

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Renault Master Transporter

The Renault Master is a pragmatic workhorse that swallows cargo with an unbothered grin, offering clever practicality and load-friendly packaging for tradespeople and fleet buyers. It won’t excite like a sports car, but it steers predictably, runs economically and gets the job done day after day — like a reliable colleague who never calls in sick.

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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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Renault Master Transporter
Volvo V90

Costs and Consumption

Price
38,600 - 54,600 £
Price
62,300 - 71,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.6 - 25.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
177 - 448 km
Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
0 - 318 g/km
co2
18 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Estate
Seats
3
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,128 - 2,598 kg
Curb weight
2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
488 L
Length
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Length
4,945 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
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Height
1,472 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,454 L
Payload
902 - 1,846 kg
Payload
515 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Power HP
398 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
659 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Power kW
293 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Renault
Brand
Volvo
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