Compare performance (455 HP vs 1020 HP), boot space and price (62200 £ vs 94300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo S90 or Tesla Model S?
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 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 62200 £ , while the Tesla Model S costs 94300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32049 £.
As for electric range, the Tesla Model S performs decisively better – achieving up to 744 km, about 655 km more than the Volvo S90.
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 Tesla Model S has a decisively edge – offering 1020 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 565 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Model S is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.10 s, while the Volvo S90 takes 4.70 s. That’s about 2.60 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Tesla Model S performs decisively better – reaching 322 km/h, while the Volvo S90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 142 km/h.
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 curb weight, Volvo S90 is slight lighter – 1912 kg compared to 2092 kg. The difference is around 180 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Tesla Model S offers decisively more room – 799 L compared to 453 L. That’s a difference of about 346 L.
When it comes to payload, Volvo S90 to a small extent takes the win – 518 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 76 kg.
The Tesla Model S proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Tesla Model S is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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.
detailsThe Tesla Model S glides like a luxury sedan from the future, delivering instant shove and serene highway composure that make it feel equally at home on a rush-hour commute or a long-distance cruise. Inside, its minimalist cabin and gadget-forward interface turn every drive into a tech demo, making it as much a statement piece as a practical choice — and one that still manages to feel a little bit magical.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
62200 - 70500 £
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Price
94300 - 102800 £
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Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 - 18 kWh
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Electric Range
89 km
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Electric Range
611 - 744 km
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Battery Capacity
14.70 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
17 - 149 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
60 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
4
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1912 - 2119 kg
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Curb weight
2092 - 2197 kg
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Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
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Trunk capacity
799 L
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Length
4969 mm
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Length
5021 mm
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Width
1879 mm
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Width
1987 mm
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Height
1440 mm
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Height
1431 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1828 L
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Payload
451 - 518 kg
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Payload
432 - 442 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
235 - 455 HP
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Power HP
670 - 1020 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.1 - 3.2 s
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Max Speed
240 - 322 km/h
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Torque
480 - 709 Nm
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Torque
-
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
173 - 335 kW
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Power kW
493 - 750 kW
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Engine capacity
1969 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2022 - 2024
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Volvo
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Brand
Tesla
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The Volvo S90 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.