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Volvo S90 vs Rolls-Royce Ghost comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 600 HP), boot space and price (62,200 £ vs 276,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo S90 or Rolls-Royce Ghost?

Volvo S90 vs Rolls-Royce Ghost: Key differences

Volvo S90

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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Rolls-Royce Ghost

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  • clearly more power
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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.

Volvo S90 is clearly cheaper – starting at 62,200 £ , while the Rolls-Royce Ghost costs 276,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 214,629 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Rolls-Royce Ghost with 15.3 L/100km. The difference is about 14.5 L/100km.

Ghost

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 Rolls-Royce Ghost offers clearly more power – delivering 600 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 145 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 4.7 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Rolls-Royce Ghost delivers markedly more torque with 900 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 191 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo S90 is noticeably lighter – 1,912 kg compared to 2,490 kg. The difference is around 578 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S90 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 £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
Rolls-Royce Ghost

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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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Rolls-Royce Ghost

The Ghost is a stunning representation of luxury and sophistication, embodying the essence of Rolls-Royce's craftsmanship. With its serene ride and opulent interior, it offers an unparalleled driving experience that envelops occupants in a world of comfort. Every detail, from the meticulously designed dashboard to the whisper-quiet engine, reflects the brand's commitment to excellence and elegance.

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Volvo S90
Rolls-Royce Ghost

Costs and Consumption

Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Price
276,900 - 334,100 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
15.3 - 15.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
89 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
17 - 149 g/km
co2
346 - 357 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
-
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Curb weight
2,490 - 2,530 kg
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,969 mm
Length
-
Width
1,879 mm
Width
2,148 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
451 - 518 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Power HP
571 - 600 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Torque
850 - 900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Power kW
420 - 441 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
6,749 cm3

General

Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Volvo
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Rolls-Royce
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