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Volvo S90 vs Tesla Model 3 comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 460 HP), boot space and price (62,200 £ vs 31,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo S90 or Tesla Model 3?

Volvo S90 vs Tesla Model 3: Key differences

Volvo S90

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Tesla Model 3

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  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

S90

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Tesla Model 3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 31,700 £ , while the Volvo S90 costs 62,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,523 £.

As for electric range, the Tesla Model 3 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 750 km, about 661 km more than the Volvo S90.

Model 3

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 Tesla Model 3 offers marginally more power – delivering 460 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 5 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Model 3 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.1 s, while the Volvo S90 takes 4.7 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Tesla Model 3 is visibly faster – reaching 262 km/h, while the Volvo S90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 82 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S90 delivers marginally more torque with 709 Nm compared to 660 Nm. That’s about 49 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, Tesla Model 3 is only slightly lighter – 1,772 kg compared to 1,912 kg. The difference is around 140 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Tesla Model 3 offers clearly more boot space – 594 L compared to 453 L. That’s a difference of about 141 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo S90 carries markedly more – 518 kg compared to 377 kg. That’s a difference of about 141 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Tesla Model 3 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 £31,700
Model 3

Tesla Model 3

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 283 - 460 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13 - 16.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 534 - 750 km
Volvo S90
Tesla Model 3

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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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Tesla Model 3

The Tesla Model 3 slices through daily commuting with a silent, confident shove that makes petrolheads reassess their life choices, while its minimalist cabin feels more like a slick gadget gallery than a traditional car interior. For buyers after a fuss-free, tech-forward electric with plenty of grin factor and low running drama, it’s hard to beat—just don't be surprised when the car updates itself overnight.

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Volvo S90
Tesla Model 3

Costs and Consumption

Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Price
31,700 - 50,100 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 16.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
89 km
Electric Range
534 - 750 km
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
83 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
4
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Curb weight
1,772 - 1,929 kg
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Trunk capacity
594 L
Length
4,969 mm
Length
4,724 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Height
1,431 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
451 - 518 kg
Payload
303 - 377 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
283 - 460 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.1 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
262 km/h
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Torque
420 - 660 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Power kW
208 - 338 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Tesla
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