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Volvo S90 vs Audi A1 comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (62,200 £ vs 20,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo S90 or Audi A1?

Volvo S90 vs Audi A1: Key differences

Volvo S90

  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Audi A1

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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi A1 is considerably cheaper – starting at 20,000 £ , while the Volvo S90 costs 62,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 42,257 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Audi A1 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo S90 offers considerably more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 248 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S90 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Audi A1 takes 6.5 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S90 delivers significantly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 389 Nm more.

S90

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, Audi A1 is substantially lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,912 kg. The difference is around 737 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo S90 offers clearly more boot space – 453 L compared to 335 L. That’s a difference of about 118 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo S90 carries barely more – 518 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 48 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S90 is clearly superior 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 £62,200
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
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Price
20,000 - 28,800 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
89 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
17 - 149 g/km
co2
118 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,365 kg
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Trunk capacity
335 L
Length
4,969 mm
Length
-
Width
1,879 mm
Width
1,740 - 1,756 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
451 - 518 kg
Payload
410 - 470 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Power HP
95 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 11.5 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Torque
175 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Power kW
70 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Audi
What drivetrain options does the Volvo S90 have?

The Volvo S90 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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