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Volvo S90 vs Rolls-Royce Phantom comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 571 HP), boot space and price (62,200 £ vs 445,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo S90 or Rolls-Royce Phantom?

Volvo S90 vs Rolls-Royce Phantom: Key differences

Volvo S90

  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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Rolls-Royce Phantom

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  • markedly more power
  • slightly more trunk space
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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 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.

Volvo S90 is substantially cheaper – starting at 62,200 £ , while the Rolls-Royce Phantom costs 445,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 383,486 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Rolls-Royce Phantom with 15.5 L/100km. The difference is about 14.7 L/100km.

Phantom

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 Phantom offers markedly more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 116 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S90 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Rolls-Royce Phantom takes 5.3 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Rolls-Royce Phantom delivers visibly more torque with 900 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 191 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 visibly lighter – 1,912 kg compared to 2,560 kg. The difference is around 648 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Rolls-Royce Phantom offers slightly more boot space – 548 L compared to 453 L. That’s a difference of about 95 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo S90 carries slightly more – 518 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 78 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
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Rolls-Royce Phantom

The Phantom stands as the epitome of luxury and craftsmanship, effortlessly merging opulence with unparalleled performance. With its iconic design and attention to detail, this flagship sedan commands respect on the road while cocooning its passengers in sumptuous comfort. Every journey in the Phantom is an experience, where timeless elegance meets cutting-edge technology.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Price
445,700 - 514,300 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
15.5 - 15.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
89 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
17 - 149 g/km
co2
351 - 361 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

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
2,560 - 2,610 kg
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Trunk capacity
548 L
Length
4,969 mm
Length
-
Width
1,879 mm
Width
2,018 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
451 - 518 kg
Payload
390 - 440 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Power HP
571 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 5.4 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Power kW
420 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
6,749 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Rolls-Royce
What drivetrain options does the Volvo S90 have?

The Volvo S90 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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