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Volvo S90 vs Rolls-Royce Wraith comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 600 HP), boot space and price (62,200 £ vs 248,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo S90 or Rolls-Royce Wraith?

Volvo S90 vs Rolls-Royce Wraith: Key differences

Volvo S90

  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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Rolls-Royce Wraith

  • clearly more power
  • very 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 considerably cheaper – starting at 62,200 £ , while the Rolls-Royce Wraith costs 248,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 185,846 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Rolls-Royce Wraith with 15.8 L/100km. The difference is about 15 L/100km.

Wraith

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

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S90 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Rolls-Royce Wraith takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Rolls-Royce Wraith is markedly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Volvo S90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Rolls-Royce Wraith delivers visibly 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.

Seats: Volvo S90 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo S90 is markedly lighter – 1,912 kg compared to 2,360 kg. The difference is around 448 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Rolls-Royce Wraith offers very slightly more boot space – 470 L compared to 453 L. That’s a difference of about 17 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo S90 carries slightly more – 518 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 68 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 Wraith

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Rolls-Royce Wraith

Costs and Consumption
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Price
248,100 - 288,800 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
15.8 - 16.2 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
357 - 365 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
83 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Curb weight
2,360 - 2,440 kg
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Trunk capacity
470 L
Length
4,969 mm
Length
5,269 - 5,285 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Width
1,947 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Height
1,507 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
451 - 518 kg
Payload
370 - 450 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
600 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Torque
850 - 900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Power kW
441 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
6,592 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2020
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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