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Volvo S90 vs Genesis G80 comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 370 HP), boot space and price (62,200 £ vs 64,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo S90 or Genesis G80?

Volvo S90 vs Genesis G80: Key differences

Volvo S90

  • marginally cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Genesis G80

  • substantially more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

S90

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Volvo S90 is marginally cheaper – starting at 62,200 £ , while the Genesis G80 costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,057 £.

As for electric range, the Genesis G80 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 481 km more than the Volvo S90.

G80

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 a bit more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 370 HP. That’s roughly 85 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S90 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Genesis G80 takes 5.1 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S90 delivers very slightly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 9 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, Volvo S90 is noticeably lighter – 1,912 kg compared to 2,410 kg. The difference is around 498 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo S90 offers clearly more boot space – 453 L compared to 354 L. That’s a difference of about 99 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo S90 carries barely more – 518 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 28 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Genesis G80 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 £64,300
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Genesis G80

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 370 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 570 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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Genesis G80

Costs and Consumption
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Price
64,300 - 67,800 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
89 km
Electric Range
570 km
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
17 - 149 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Curb weight
2,410 kg
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Trunk capacity
354 L
Length
4,969 mm
Length
-
Width
1,879 mm
Width
1,925 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
451 - 518 kg
Payload
490 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Power HP
370 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Power kW
272 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
-

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

The Volvo S90 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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