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Volvo S90 vs NIO ET5 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (62,200 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo S90 or NIO ET5 Wagon?

Volvo S90 vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences

Volvo S90

  • slightly lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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NIO ET5 Wagon

  • considerably cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

NIO ET5 Wagon is considerably cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Volvo S90 costs 62,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,514 £.

As for electric range, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers considerably more range – reaching up to 560 km, about 471 km more than the Volvo S90.

ET5 Wagon

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 NIO ET5 Wagon offers only slightly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 35 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 Wagon is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Volvo S90 takes 4.7 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the NIO ET5 Wagon is very slightly faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Volvo S90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S90 delivers marginally more torque with 709 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 9 Nm more.

S90

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo S90 is slightly lighter – 1,912 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 353 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo S90 offers barely more boot space – 453 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 3 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo S90 carries moderately more – 518 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 53 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 Wagon is clearly superior 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 £40,700
ET5 Wagon

NIO ET5 Wagon

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 435 - 560 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
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
89 km
Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 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
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
4,969 mm
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
451 - 518 kg
Payload
445 - 465 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
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Volvo
Brand
NIO
What drivetrain options does the Volvo S90 have?

The Volvo S90 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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