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Volvo V90 vs Polestar 5 comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 884 HP), boot space and price (62,300 £ vs 101,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo V90 or Polestar 5?

Volvo V90 vs Polestar 5: Key differences

Volvo V90

  • significantly cheaper
  • moderately lighter

Polestar 5

  • clearly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h

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.

Volvo V90 is significantly cheaper – starting at 62,300 £ , while the Polestar 5 costs 101,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 39,352 £.

As for electric range, the Polestar 5 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 670 km, about 582 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 5 offers clearly more power – delivering 884 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 429 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 5 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Volvo V90 takes 4.8 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 5 delivers clearly more torque with 1,015 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 306 Nm more.

V90

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Volvo V90 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo V90 is moderately lighter – 2,075 kg compared to 2,462 kg. The difference is around 387 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 5 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £101,700
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Polestar 5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 748 - 884 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.6 - 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 565 - 670 km
Volvo V90
Polestar 5

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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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Polestar 5

The Polestar 5 represents the Swedish automaker's bold vision for the future of electric vehicles, marrying cutting-edge design with sustainable automotive innovation. With its sleek silhouette and minimalist aesthetics, the vehicle stands out in a crowd, delivering a nod to Scandinavian design principles. Beyond its striking appearance, the Polestar 5 is engineered to offer exceptional performance and efficiency, making it a compelling choice for environmentally conscious drivers seeking luxury and innovation.

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Volvo V90
Polestar 5

Costs and Consumption

Price
62,300 - 71,700 £
Price
101,700 - 121,400 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.6 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
565 - 670 km
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
18 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,075 kg
Curb weight
2,462 - 2,465 kg
Trunk capacity
488 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,945 mm
Length
-
Width
1,879 mm
Width
2,015 mm
Height
1,472 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,454 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
515 kg
Payload
-

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
Power HP
398 - 455 HP
Power HP
748 - 884 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 3.9 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
659 - 709 Nm
Torque
812 - 1,015 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
293 - 335 kW
Power kW
550 - 650 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Polestar
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