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Volvo S90 vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (62,200 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo S90 or Lotus Eletre?

Volvo S90 vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Volvo S90

  • noticeably cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • substantially more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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:

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

Volvo S90 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 62,200 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,477 £.

As for electric range, the Lotus Eletre offers clearly more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 481 km more than the Volvo S90.

Eletre

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Eletre offers substantially more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 463 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Volvo S90 takes 4.7 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lotus Eletre is markedly faster – reaching 265 km/h, while the Volvo S90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 85 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers clearly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 276 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo S90 is noticeably lighter – 1,912 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 653 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers clearly more boot space – 688 L compared to 453 L. That’s a difference of about 235 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo S90 carries marginally more – 518 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 33 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre 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 £85,700
Eletre

Lotus Eletre

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 450 - 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
89 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
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
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
4,969 mm
Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
451 - 518 kg
Payload
405 - 485 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
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 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
Lotus
What drivetrain options does the Volvo S90 have?

The Volvo S90 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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