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SERES 3 vs Volvo S90 comparison

Compare performance (163 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (32,900 £ vs 62,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SERES 3 or Volvo S90?

SERES 3 vs Volvo S90: Key differences

SERES 3

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • only slightly lighter
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Volvo S90

  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

SERES 3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 32,900 £ , while the Volvo S90 costs 62,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,314 £.

As for electric range, the SERES 3 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 301 km, about 212 km more than the Volvo S90.

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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 Volvo S90 offers considerably more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 292 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S90 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the SERES 3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S90 delivers clearly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 409 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, SERES 3 is only slightly lighter – 1,765 kg compared to 1,912 kg. The difference is around 147 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo S90 carries substantially more – 518 kg compared to 300 kg. That’s a difference of about 218 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, 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
SERES 3
Volvo S90

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SERES 3

The SERES 3 arrives as a zippy, well-equipped compact electric that puts everyday usability ahead of headline-grabbing theatrics. It’s an honest, budget-friendly choice for city commuters who want a bit of style and low running costs without a showroom ego.

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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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SERES 3
Volvo S90

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,900 £
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
301 km
Electric Range
89 km
Battery Capacity
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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
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,765 kg
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Length
-
Length
4,969 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
-
Height
1,440 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
300 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 HP
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 kW
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2020
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
SERES
Brand
Volvo
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