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Volvo S90 vs Genesis GV80 comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 304 HP), boot space and price (62,200 £ vs 59,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo S90 or Genesis GV80?

Volvo S90 vs Genesis GV80: Key differences

Volvo S90

  • visibly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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Genesis GV80

  • barely cheaper
  • visibly more trunk space
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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.

Genesis GV80 is barely cheaper – starting at 59,400 £ , while the Volvo S90 costs 62,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,846 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Genesis GV80 with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 8 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 visibly more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 304 HP. That’s roughly 151 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S90 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Genesis GV80 takes 6.9 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Genesis GV80 is visibly faster – reaching 237 km/h, while the Volvo S90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 57 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S90 delivers slightly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 588 Nm. That’s about 121 Nm more.

S90

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Genesis GV80 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo S90 is moderately lighter – 1,912 kg compared to 2,155 kg. The difference is around 243 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Genesis GV80 offers visibly more boot space – 735 L compared to 453 L. That’s a difference of about 282 L.

When it comes to payload, the Genesis GV80 carries visibly more – 690 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 172 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S90 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 £62,200
S90

Volvo S90

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Plug-in 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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Genesis GV80

The Genesis GV80 feels like a boutique hotel on wheels, with striking looks and an interior that wraps you in plush materials and thoughtful details. It pairs a serenely composed ride with clever tech, making it the kind of luxury SUV that lets you enjoy the good life without shouting about the badge.

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Genesis GV80

Costs and Consumption
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Price
59,400 - 75,600 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.8 - 10.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
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
231 - 241 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Curb weight
2,155 - 2,325 kg
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Trunk capacity
727 - 735 L
Length
4,969 mm
Length
4,945 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Width
1,975 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Height
1,715 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,144 - 2,152 L
Payload
451 - 518 kg
Payload
660 - 690 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Power HP
272 - 304 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.9 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
230 - 237 km/h
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Torque
422 - 588 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Power kW
200 - 224 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
2,497 - 2,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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