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Volvo S90 vs Volvo V90 comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (62,200 £ vs 62,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo S90 or Volvo V90?

Volvo S90 vs Volvo V90: Key differences

Volvo S90

  • very slightly cheaper
  • marginally more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter

Volvo V90

  • barely more trunk space

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 very slightly cheaper – starting at 62,200 £ , while the Volvo V90 costs 62,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 77 £.

Both cars consume an average of 0.8 L/100km – no difference here.

As for electric range, the Volvo S90 offers marginally more range – reaching up to 89 km, about 1 km more than the Volvo V90.

V90

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.

Both models deliver identical power – 455 HP each.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S90 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Volvo V90 takes 4.8 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 180 km/h.

Both models offer the same torque – 709 Nm.

S90

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo S90 is barely lighter – 1,912 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 163 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo V90 offers barely more boot space – 488 L compared to 453 L. That’s a difference of about 35 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo S90 carries very slightly more – 518 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 3 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S90 holds a slight edge 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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Volvo V90

Costs and Consumption
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Price
62,300 - 71,700 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
89 km
Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
17 - 149 g/km
co2
18 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Curb weight
2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Trunk capacity
488 L
Length
4,969 mm
Length
4,945 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Height
1,472 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,454 L
Payload
451 - 518 kg
Payload
515 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Power HP
398 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Torque
659 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Power kW
293 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Volvo
What drivetrain options does the Volvo S90 have?

The Volvo S90 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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