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Renault Trafic Transporter vs Volvo S90 comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (38,100 £ vs 62,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Trafic Transporter or Volvo S90?

Renault Trafic Transporter vs Volvo S90: Key differences

Renault Trafic Transporter

  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • marginally lighter
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Volvo S90

  • considerably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Trafic Transporter

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 Trafic Transporter is considerably cheaper – starting at 38,100 £ , while the Volvo S90 costs 62,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,131 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Renault Trafic Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault Trafic Transporter offers substantially more range – reaching up to 318 km, about 229 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 considerably 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 S90 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Renault Trafic Transporter takes 10.8 s. That’s about 6.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S90 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: Renault Trafic Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Trafic Transporter is marginally lighter – 1,848 kg compared to 1,912 kg. The difference is around 64 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Transporter carries considerably more – 1,222 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 704 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S90 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.

from £62,200
S90

Volvo S90

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Plug-in 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 Trafic Transporter
Volvo S90

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Renault Trafic Transporter

The Renault Trafic is a practical, workhorse transporter that hides thoughtful cabin comfort behind a tough, utilitarian exterior, so you can tackle a busy week without sacrificing sanity. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want reliability and clever flexibility rather than flash, with just enough character to make daily hauling feel less like a chore.

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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 Trafic Transporter
Volvo S90

Costs and Consumption

Price
38,100 - 43,500 £
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
240 - 318 km
Electric Range
89 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
0 - 184 g/km
co2
17 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,848 - 2,075 kg
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Length
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Length
4,969 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
-
Height
1,440 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
899 - 1,222 kg
Payload
451 - 518 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 170 HP
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 - 13.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
245 - 380 Nm
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 125 kW
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Renault
Brand
Volvo
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