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Volvo V90 vs Polestar 4 comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 544 HP), boot space and price (62,300 £ vs 53,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo V90 or Polestar 4?

Volvo V90 vs Polestar 4: Key differences

Volvo V90

4 (1 Reviews)
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  • only slightly lighter
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Polestar 4

4.8 (10 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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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.

Polestar 4 is moderately cheaper – starting at 53,100 £ , while the Volvo V90 costs 62,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,248 £.

As for electric range, the Polestar 4 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 620 km, about 532 km more than the Volvo V90.

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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 Polestar 4 offers moderately more power – delivering 544 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 89 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 4 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Volvo V90 takes 4.8 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Polestar 4 is barely faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Volvo V90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V90 delivers barely more torque with 709 Nm compared to 686 Nm. That’s about 23 Nm more.

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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 V90 is only slightly lighter – 2,075 kg compared to 2,230 kg. The difference is around 155 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Polestar 4 offers only slightly more boot space – 526 L compared to 488 L. That’s a difference of about 38 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Polestar 4 offers only slightly more capacity – up to 1,536 L, about 82 L more than the Volvo V90.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo V90 carries slightly more – 515 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 4 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.

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Polestar 4

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 544 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.8 - 18.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 590 - 620 km
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Volvo V90

The Volvo V90 blends Scandinavian elegance with estate practicality, delivering a composed ride and an interior that's both luxurious and perfectly sensible. Packed with clever storage and top-flight safety kit, it's the choice for buyers who want to look classy while hauling life's chaos — without making a fuss about it.

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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.

Polestar 4

The Polestar 4 wears a coupe-like profile and a Scandinavian-minimal interior that feels premium and unexpectedly roomy, with composed handling that makes urban driving and country roads a pleasure. For buyers who want an electric car that turns heads without shouting, the Polestar 4 is a stylish, clever choice that balances practicality with personality.

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Reviews Polestar 4

4.8 (10 Reviews)
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Dave
21 May 2026, 08:55:02

Very nice comfort and interior feel. Big wide car with great seating front and rear.

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Carlos
21 Jan 2026, 19:23:48

The Polestar 4 has a very attractive design that doesn’t go unnoticed.
The interior is elegant, comfortable and finished with good materials.
Easy to drive, great grip on the tarmac and strong acceleration.
For the price, there are things to improve to be competitive with other brands of equal quality and technology; it needs meaningful upgrades — e.g., better driving ADAS, true autonomous parking and the ability to move the car remotely if you can’t get inside. Improving charging times is essential, and not having a rear window while relying on a camera in the interior mirror shouldn’t be a cause for concern. Otherwise, a spectacular car with a gorgeous design.

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Volvo V90
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Costs and Consumption
Price
62,300 - 71,700 £
Price
53,100 - 59,900 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 18.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
590 - 620 km
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
94 kWh
co2
18 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,075 kg
Curb weight
2,230 - 2,355 kg
Trunk capacity
488 L
Trunk capacity
526 L
Length
4,945 mm
Length
4,840 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Width
2,008 mm
Height
1,472 mm
Height
1,534 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,454 L
Max trunk capacity
1,536 L
Payload
515 kg
Payload
455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
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
398 - 455 HP
Power HP
272 - 544 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.1 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
659 - 709 Nm
Torque
343 - 686 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
293 - 335 kW
Power kW
200 - 400 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
-

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

The Volvo V90 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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