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Volvo S90 vs DS Automobiles DS 9 comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 360 HP), boot space and price (62,200 £ vs 55,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo S90 or DS Automobiles DS 9?

Volvo S90 vs DS Automobiles DS 9: Key differences

Volvo S90

  • markedly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
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DS Automobiles DS 9

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  • moderately cheaper
  • barely lighter
  • a bit more trunk space
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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:

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.

DS Automobiles DS 9 is moderately cheaper – starting at 55,100 £ , while the Volvo S90 costs 62,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,148 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 9 with 1.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo S90 offers a bit more range – reaching up to 89 km, about 14 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 9.

DS 9

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 markedly more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 360 HP. That’s roughly 95 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S90 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 9 takes 5.6 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the DS Automobiles DS 9 is noticeably faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Volvo S90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S90 delivers markedly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 189 Nm more.

S90

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 9 is barely lighter – 1,864 kg compared to 1,912 kg. The difference is around 48 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 9 offers a bit more boot space – 510 L compared to 453 L. That’s a difference of about 57 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo S90 carries very slightly more – 518 kg compared to 489 kg. That’s a difference of about 29 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
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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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DS Automobiles DS 9

The DS 9 is a striking French luxury saloon that pairs haute couture styling with a calm, composed ride that pampers passengers. Inside, meticulous craftsmanship and quirky DS details give the cabin real personality, making it an attractive choice if you want to stand out without sacrificing comfort.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Price
55,100 - 74,100 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
89 km
Electric Range
62 - 75 km
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
17 - 149 g/km
co2
28 - 38 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
42 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,931 kg
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Trunk capacity
510 L
Length
4,969 mm
Length
4,934 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
451 - 518 kg
Payload
486 - 489 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Power HP
250 - 360 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Torque
320 - 520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Power kW
183 - 265 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Volvo
Brand
DS Automobiles
What drivetrain options does the Volvo S90 have?

The Volvo S90 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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