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Volvo V90 vs Kia Ceed comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 140 HP), boot space and price (62,300 £ vs 23,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo V90 or Kia Ceed?

Volvo V90 vs Kia Ceed: Key differences

Volvo V90

4 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia Ceed

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia Ceed is considerably cheaper – starting at 23,500 £ , while the Volvo V90 costs 62,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38,828 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Kia Ceed with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 5.2 L/100km.

Ceed

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 Volvo V90 offers clearly more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 315 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V90 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.5 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V90 delivers considerably more torque with 709 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 456 Nm more.

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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, Kia Ceed is significantly lighter – 1,298 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 777 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo V90 carries marginally more – 515 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo V90 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 £62,300
V90

Volvo V90

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 398 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 88 km
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Reviews Volvo V90

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Anna
8 May 2026, 20:24:18

The Volvo V90 is the heir to the traditional "manor Volvo" and a concept in itself in terms of space and driving feel. My choice would be the V90, because it's a good dog car. I'd prefer the AWD Cross Country, as it would give me ground clearance for country roads and a higher driving position.

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Jesús
20 May 2026, 12:34:47

Because I have one with 500,000 km with no problems, and because it has a timing chain.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
62,300 - 71,700 £
Price
23,500 - 26,300 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
18 g/km
co2
137 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,075 kg
Curb weight
1,298 - 1,372 kg
Trunk capacity
488 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,945 mm
Length
-
Width
1,879 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
1,472 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,454 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
515 kg
Payload
478 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
398 - 455 HP
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
659 - 709 Nm
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
293 - 335 kW
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Kia
What drivetrain options does the Volvo V90 have?

The Volvo V90 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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