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Volvo S90 vs Lexus ES comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (62,200 £ vs 46,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo S90 or Lexus ES?

Volvo S90 vs Lexus ES: Key differences

Volvo S90

  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Lexus ES

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

S90

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Lexus ES is visibly cheaper – starting at 46,600 £ , while the Volvo S90 costs 62,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,643 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Lexus ES with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 4.3 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 218 HP. That’s roughly 237 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S90 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Lexus ES takes 8.9 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 180 km/h.

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, Lexus ES is somewhat lighter – 1,680 kg compared to 1,912 kg. The difference is around 232 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lexus ES offers barely more boot space – 454 L compared to 453 L. That’s a difference of about 1 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo S90 carries very slightly 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 far ahead 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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Lexus ES

The Lexus ES delivers a supremely comfortable, quietly luxurious experience that favors serene cruising over sporting theatrics. It wraps everyday practicality, top-notch build quality and unimpeachable reliability in a handsome, grown-up package that will appeal to buyers who prize calm refinement over headline-grabbing excitement.

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Reviews Lexus ES

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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Patryk
9 Jan 2026, 23:36:16

Excellent car. Very comfortable and easy to use.

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Volvo S90
Lexus ES

Costs and Consumption
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Price
46,600 - 59,300 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
89 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
17 - 149 g/km
co2
115 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 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
1,680 kg
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Trunk capacity
454 L
Length
4,969 mm
Length
4,975 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Height
1,445 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
451 - 518 kg
Payload
470 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Lexus
What drivetrain options does the Volvo S90 have?

The Volvo S90 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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