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Volvo S60 vs Volvo S90 comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (42,500 £ vs 62,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo S60 or Volvo S90?

Volvo S60 vs Volvo S90: Key differences

Volvo S60

  • substantially cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter

Volvo S90

  • marginally more trunk space

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

S60

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.

Volvo S60 is substantially cheaper – starting at 42,500 £ , while the Volvo S90 costs 62,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,714 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S60 uses 0.7 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Volvo S90 with 0.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo S60 offers barely more range – reaching up to 94 km, about 5 km more than the Volvo S90.

S90

Engine and Performance:

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

Both models deliver identical power – 455 HP each.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S60 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Volvo S90 takes 4.7 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 180 km/h.

Both models offer the same torque – 709 Nm.

S60

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, Volvo S60 is slightly lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 1,912 kg. The difference is around 197 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo S90 offers marginally more boot space – 453 L compared to 427 L. That’s a difference of about 26 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo S90 carries only slightly more – 518 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 43 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S60 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 £42,500
S60

Volvo S60

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 94 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
42,500 - 65,100 £
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
94 km
Electric Range
89 km
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
16 - 161 g/km
co2
17 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,715 - 2,039 kg
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Trunk capacity
390 - 427 L
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Length
4,778 mm
Length
4,969 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
1,431 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
461 - 475 kg
Payload
451 - 518 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 455 HP
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
300 - 709 Nm
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Volvo
What drivetrain options does the Volvo S60 have?

The Volvo S60 is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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