VS

Volvo S90 vs Tesla Model Y comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 460 HP), boot space and price (62,200 £ vs 34,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo S90 or Tesla Model Y?

Volvo S90 vs Tesla Model Y: Key differences

Volvo S90

  • barely lighter
details

Tesla Model Y

4.5 (16 Reviews)
rate
  • substantially cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
details

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 Y is substantially cheaper – starting at 34,300 £ , while the Volvo S90 costs 62,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,951 £.

As for electric range, the Tesla Model Y offers considerably more range – reaching up to 622 km, about 533 km more than the Volvo S90.

Model Y

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 Y offers only slightly 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 Y is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Volvo S90 takes 4.7 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S90 delivers barely 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?

Seats: Tesla Model Y offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo S90 is barely lighter – 1,912 kg compared to 1,976 kg. The difference is around 64 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Tesla Model Y offers substantially more boot space – 836 L compared to 453 L. That’s a difference of about 383 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo S90 carries barely more – 518 kg compared to 472 kg. That’s a difference of about 46 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Tesla Model Y is clearly superior overall 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 £34,300
Model Y

Tesla Model Y

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 299 - 460 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13.1 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 534 - 622 km
Volvo S90
Tesla Model Y

Costs and Consumption

View detailed analysis

Engine and Performance

View detailed analysis

Dimensions and Body

View detailed analysis

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.

details

Tesla Model Y

The Tesla Model Y is a compact electric SUV that pairs practical interior space with a minimalist, tech-forward cabin that feels modern and airy. Its confident electric performance and suite of driver-assist features make everyday driving effortless, and regular software updates help the car stay fresh over time.

details
Volvo S90
Tesla Model Y

Costs and Consumption

Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Price
34,300 - 53,100 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
13.1 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
89 km
Electric Range
534 - 622 km
Battery Capacity
14.7 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
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Curb weight
1,976 - 2,108 kg
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Trunk capacity
822 - 836 L
Length
4,969 mm
Length
-
Width
1,879 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
451 - 518 kg
Payload
435 - 472 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
299 - 460 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.2 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Torque
420 - 660 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Power kW
220 - 338 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Tesla
DriveDuel uses data analysis and artificial intelligence to evaluate vehicle data and create content. Content is regularly reviewed and improved. The displayed prices are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted to the respective country’s VAT. Country-specific registration taxes are not included. This information is not legally binding.