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Volvo S90 vs Nissan Micra comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (62,200 £ vs 24,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo S90 or Nissan Micra?

Volvo S90 vs Nissan Micra: Key differences

Volvo S90

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Nissan Micra

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Nissan Micra is clearly cheaper – starting at 24,000 £ , while the Volvo S90 costs 62,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38,237 £.

As for electric range, the Nissan Micra offers substantially more range – reaching up to 416 km, about 327 km more than the Volvo S90.

Micra

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 clearly more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 305 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 Nissan Micra takes 8 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S90 delivers considerably more torque with 709 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 464 Nm more.

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, Nissan Micra is visibly lighter – 1,452 kg compared to 1,912 kg. The difference is around 460 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo S90 carries noticeably more – 518 kg compared to 408 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Micra stands well ahead of its rival 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 £24,000
Micra

Nissan Micra

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 150 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.2 - 14.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 317 - 416 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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Nissan Micra

The Nissan Micra is a compact hatchback renowned for its agile handling and city-friendly dimensions. With a design that blends sleek curves with a practical layout, it appeals to urban drivers who value style and efficiency. Inside, the car offers a surprising amount of room and useful tech features, making it both a convenient and comfortable ride for daily commutes.

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Volvo S90
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Costs and Consumption
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Price
24,000 - 29,900 £
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
14.2 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
89 km
Electric Range
317 - 416 km
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
17 - 149 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Curb weight
1,452 - 1,527 kg
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,969 mm
Length
-
Width
1,879 mm
Width
1,774 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
451 - 518 kg
Payload
403 - 408 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Torque
225 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Nissan
What drivetrain options does the Volvo S90 have?

The Volvo S90 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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