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Volvo S90 vs Polestar 4 comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 544 HP), boot space and price (62,200 £ vs 53,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo S90 or Polestar 4?

Volvo S90 vs Polestar 4: Key differences

Volvo S90

  • slightly lighter

Polestar 4

4.8 (8 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Polestar 4 is somewhat cheaper – starting at 53,100 £ , while the Volvo S90 costs 62,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,171 £.

As for electric range, the Polestar 4 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 620 km, about 531 km more than the Volvo S90.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Polestar 4 offers a bit more power – delivering 544 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 89 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 4 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Volvo S90 takes 4.7 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Polestar 4 is barely 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 barely more torque with 709 Nm compared to 686 Nm. That’s about 23 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, Volvo S90 is slightly lighter – 1,912 kg compared to 2,230 kg. The difference is around 318 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Polestar 4 offers a bit more boot space – 526 L compared to 453 L. That’s a difference of about 73 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo S90 carries moderately more – 518 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 63 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 4 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.

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Polestar 4

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 544 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.8 - 18.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 590 - 620 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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Reviews Volvo S90

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Polestar 4

The Polestar 4 wears a coupe-like profile and a Scandinavian-minimal interior that feels premium and unexpectedly roomy, with composed handling that makes urban driving and country roads a pleasure. For buyers who want an electric car that turns heads without shouting, the Polestar 4 is a stylish, clever choice that balances practicality with personality.

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Reviews Polestar 4

4.8 (8 Reviews)
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Carlos
21 Jan 2026, 19:23:48

The Polestar 4 has a very attractive design that doesn’t go unnoticed.
The interior is elegant, comfortable and finished with good materials.
Easy to drive, great grip on the tarmac and strong acceleration.
For the price, there are things to improve to be competitive with other brands of equal quality and technology; it needs meaningful upgrades — e.g., better driving ADAS, true autonomous parking and the ability to move the car remotely if you can’t get inside. Improving charging times is essential, and not having a rear window while relying on a camera in the interior mirror shouldn’t be a cause for concern. Otherwise, a spectacular car with a gorgeous design.

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Polestar 4

Costs and Consumption
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Price
53,100 - 59,900 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 18.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
89 km
Electric Range
590 - 620 km
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
94 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
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Curb weight
2,230 - 2,355 kg
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Trunk capacity
526 L
Length
4,969 mm
Length
4,840 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Width
2,008 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Height
1,534 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,536 L
Payload
451 - 518 kg
Payload
455 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
272 - 544 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.1 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Torque
343 - 686 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Power kW
200 - 400 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024
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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