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Volvo S90 vs MG MGS9 comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 299 HP), boot space and price (62,200 £ vs 38,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo S90 or MG MGS9?

Volvo S90 vs MG MGS9: Key differences

Volvo S90

  • markedly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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MG MGS9

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  • substantially cheaper
  • slightly 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:

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

MG MGS9 is substantially cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the Volvo S90 costs 62,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,666 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the MG MGS9 with 2.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the MG MGS9 offers slightly more range – reaching up to 100 km, about 11 km more than the Volvo S90.

MGS9

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 Volvo S90 offers markedly more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 299 HP. That’s roughly 156 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 MG MGS9 takes 9.6 s. That’s about 4.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S90 delivers clearly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 319 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.

Seats: MG MGS9 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo S90 is slightly lighter – 1,912 kg compared to 2,160 kg. The difference is around 248 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo S90 offers clearly more boot space – 453 L compared to 332 L. That’s a difference of about 121 L.

When it comes to payload, the MG MGS9 carries marginally more – 557 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 39 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
Volvo S90
MG MGS9

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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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MG MGS9

The MG MGS9 presents itself as a stylish, value-focused flagship SUV with a roomy, well-equipped cabin and contemporary infotainment. It balances a comfortable ride with engaging handling, making it a compelling choice for buyers seeking a feature-rich alternative to established rivals.

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Volvo S90
MG MGS9

Costs and Consumption

Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Price
38,600 - 41,800 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
89 km
Electric Range
100 km
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
17 - 149 g/km
co2
54 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Curb weight
2,160 kg
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Trunk capacity
332 L
Length
4,969 mm
Length
-
Width
1,879 mm
Width
1,967 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
451 - 518 kg
Payload
557 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Power HP
299 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Torque
390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Power kW
220 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General

Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Volvo
Brand
MG
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