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Volvo S90 vs VW ID.5 comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 299 HP), boot space and price (62,200 £ vs 37,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo S90 or VW ID.5?

Volvo S90 vs VW ID.5: Key differences

Volvo S90

  • clearly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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VW ID.5

2.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

S90

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW ID.5 is substantially cheaper – starting at 37,200 £ , while the Volvo S90 costs 62,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,063 £.

As for electric range, the VW ID.5 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 571 km, about 482 km more than the Volvo S90.

ID.5

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo S90 offers clearly more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 299 HP. That’s roughly 156 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S90 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the VW ID.5 takes 6.1 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S90 delivers markedly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 545 Nm. That’s about 164 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, Volvo S90 is barely lighter – 1,912 kg compared to 2,051 kg. The difference is around 139 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.5 carries barely more – 552 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 34 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.5 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £37,200
ID.5

VW ID.5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 190 - 299 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 436 - 571 km
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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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VW ID.5

VW ID.5 dresses electric power in a sleek, coupe-like profile that turns sensible motoring into something a touch more stylish and smug. Inside it’s spacious and user-friendly, with calm, confidence-inspiring driving that suits buyers who want EV simplicity without the sci‑fi theatrics.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Price
37,200 - 49,300 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
89 km
Electric Range
436 - 571 km
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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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
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
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Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Curb weight
2,051 - 2,204 kg
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,969 mm
Length
-
Width
1,879 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
451 - 518 kg
Payload
529 - 552 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Power HP
190 - 299 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Power kW
140 - 220 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Volvo
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Volvo S90 have?

The Volvo S90 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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