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Volvo S90 vs Audi A7 comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 630 HP), boot space and price (62,200 £ vs 55,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo S90 or Audi A7?

Volvo S90 vs Audi A7: Key differences

Volvo S90

  • significantly more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
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Audi A7

  • slightly cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

S90

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.

Audi A7 is slightly cheaper – starting at 55,000 £ , while the Volvo S90 costs 62,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,200 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Audi A7 with 1.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo S90 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 89 km, about 21 km more than the Audi A7.

A7

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 Audi A7 offers markedly more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 175 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A7 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Volvo S90 takes 4.7 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A7 is markedly faster – reaching 280 km/h, while the Volvo S90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A7 delivers moderately more torque with 850 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 141 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.

Seats: Volvo S90 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A7 is very slightly lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 1,912 kg. The difference is around 142 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A7 offers slightly more boot space – 535 L compared to 453 L. That’s a difference of about 82 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A7 carries somewhat more – 600 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 82 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A7 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £55,000
A7

Audi A7

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 630 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 67 - 68 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Price
55,000 - 117,900 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
89 km
Electric Range
67 - 68 km
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
14.4 kWh
co2
17 - 149 g/km
co2
28 - 276 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 73 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,150 kg
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
Length
4,969 mm
Length
4,969 - 5,009 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Width
1,908 - 1,950 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,424 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,235 - 1,390 L
Payload
451 - 518 kg
Payload
510 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Power HP
204 - 630 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Torque
370 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Power kW
150 - 463 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
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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