Compare performance (455 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (62,200 £ vs 92,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo S90 or Lotus Emeya?
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.
Volvo S90 is significantly cheaper – starting at 62,200 £ , while the Lotus Emeya costs 92,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,334 £.
As for electric range, the Lotus Emeya offers substantially more range – reaching up to 580 km, about 491 km more than the Volvo S90.
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 Emeya offers clearly 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 Emeya is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Volvo S90 takes 4.7 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the Lotus Emeya is clearly faster – reaching 256 km/h, while the Volvo S90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 76 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emeya delivers noticeably more torque with 985 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 276 Nm more.
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 2,555 kg. The difference is around 643 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Lotus Emeya offers moderately more boot space – 509 L compared to 453 L. That’s a difference of about 56 L.
When it comes to payload, the Lotus Emeya carries barely more – 545 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 27 kg.
The Lotus Emeya 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.
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.
detailsThe Lotus Emeya arrives as a sleek electric grand tourer that manages to marry Lotus' trademark razor-sharp handling with enough practicality for daily life, so you can enjoy a corner with a grin and still fit the shopping. Inside it feels surprisingly grown-up — plush materials, smart tech and a driver-focused cockpit make it a tempting choice for buyers who want electric performance without losing the joy of driving.
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Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
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Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
89 km
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Electric Range
485 - 580 km
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Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
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Battery Capacity
98.9 kWh
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co2
17 - 149 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
60 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
4
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
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Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
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Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
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Trunk capacity
509 L
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Length
4,969 mm
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Length
5,139 mm
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Width
1,879 mm
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Width
2,005 mm
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Height
1,440 mm
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Height
1,459 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
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Payload
451 - 518 kg
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Payload
450 - 545 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
235 - 455 HP
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Power HP
612 - 918 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
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Torque
480 - 709 Nm
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Torque
710 - 985 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
173 - 335 kW
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Power kW
450 - 675 kW
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Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Volvo
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Brand
Lotus
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