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Volvo S90 vs Polestar 2 comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 476 HP), boot space and price (62,200 £ vs 45,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo S90 or Polestar 2?

Volvo S90 vs Polestar 2: Key differences

Volvo S90

  • barely lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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Polestar 2

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  • markedly cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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:

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

Polestar 2 is markedly cheaper – starting at 45,200 £ , while the Volvo S90 costs 62,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,066 £.

As for electric range, the Polestar 2 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 659 km, about 570 km more than the Volvo S90.

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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 Polestar 2 offers very slightly more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 21 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 2 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Volvo S90 takes 4.7 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Polestar 2 is a bit faster – reaching 205 km/h, while the Volvo S90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 2 delivers barely more torque with 740 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 31 Nm more.

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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 barely lighter – 1,912 kg compared to 2,069 kg. The difference is around 157 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo S90 offers moderately more boot space – 453 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 48 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo S90 carries slightly more – 518 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 97 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 2 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.

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Polestar 2

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 299 - 476 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 568 - 659 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Price
45,200 - 57,400 £
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
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
89 km
Electric Range
568 - 659 km
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
78 kWh
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
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Curb weight
2,069 - 2,188 kg
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
4,969 mm
Length
4,606 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Payload
451 - 518 kg
Payload
412 - 421 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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Power HP
299 - 476 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
205 km/h
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Power kW
220 - 350 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Polestar
What drivetrain options does the Volvo S90 have?

The Volvo S90 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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