Volvo EX90 vs Hyundai IONIQ 9 – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Hyundai IONIQ 9 has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 58700 £, while the Volvo EX90 costs 73700 £. That’s a price difference of around 14991 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Volvo EX90: with 17.80 kWh per 100 km, it’s to a small extent more efficient than the Hyundai IONIQ 9 with 19.90 kWh. That’s a difference of about 2.10 kWh.

Range is almost identical – both manage about 620 km on a single charge.

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 EX90 has a evident edge – offering 680 HP compared to 428 HP. That’s roughly 252 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX90 is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 4.20 s, while the Hyundai IONIQ 9 takes 5.20 s. That’s about 1 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai IONIQ 9 performs barely noticeable better – reaching 200 km/h, while the Volvo EX90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX90 pulls slightly stronger with 870 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm difference.

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 7 people.

In curb weight, the Volvo EX90 is slight lighter – 2556 kg compared to 2594 kg. The difference is around 38 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai IONIQ 9 offers slight more room – 338 L compared to 324 L. That’s a difference of about 14 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai IONIQ 9 performs a bit better – up to 2419 L, which is about 284 L more than the Volvo EX90.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai IONIQ 9 barely noticeable takes the win – 643 kg compared to 585 kg. That’s a difference of about 58 kg.

Our conclusion: The Volvo EX90 proves to be dominates this comparison and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Volvo EX90 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.