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Volvo S90 vs Tesla Model S - Differences and prices compared

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?

Volvo S90

Tesla Model S

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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 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.

Model S

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 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.

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 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.

Who wins the race?

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.

from about £94,300
Model S

Tesla Model S

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 670 - 1020 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.8 - 18 kWh
  • Electric Range : 611 - 744 km
Volvo S90
Tesla Model S

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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 S

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The 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.

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Volvo S90
Tesla Model S

Costs and Consumption

Price
62200 - 70500 £
Price
94300 - 102800 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 - 18 kWh
Electric Range
89 km
Electric Range
611 - 744 km
Battery Capacity
14.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
17 - 149 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1912 - 2119 kg
Curb weight
2092 - 2197 kg
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Trunk capacity
799 L
Length
4969 mm
Length
5021 mm
Width
1879 mm
Width
1987 mm
Height
1440 mm
Height
1431 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1828 L
Payload
451 - 518 kg
Payload
432 - 442 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
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Power HP
670 - 1020 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.1 - 3.2 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
240 - 322 km/h
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Power kW
493 - 750 kW
Engine capacity
1969 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2022 - 2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Tesla
What drive types are available for the Volvo S90?

The Volvo S90 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.