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Volvo V90 vs Skoda Superb Combi comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (62,300 £ vs 36,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo V90 or Skoda Superb Combi?

Volvo V90 vs Skoda Superb Combi: Key differences

Volvo V90

  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
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Skoda Superb Combi

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • visibly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

V90

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.

Skoda Superb Combi is substantially cheaper – starting at 36,100 £ , while the Volvo V90 costs 62,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,220 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Skoda Superb Combi with 1.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Skoda Superb Combi offers clearly more range – reaching up to 137 km, about 49 km more than the Volvo V90.

Superb Combi

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 V90 offers clearly more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 190 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V90 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Skoda Superb Combi takes 5.7 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Skoda Superb Combi is markedly faster – reaching 232 km/h, while the Volvo V90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 52 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V90 delivers clearly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 309 Nm more.

V90

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, Skoda Superb Combi is visibly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 500 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Superb Combi offers noticeably more boot space – 690 L compared to 488 L. That’s a difference of about 202 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Skoda Superb Combi offers visibly more capacity – up to 1,920 L, about 466 L more than the Volvo V90.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Superb Combi carries slightly more – 584 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 69 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo V90 has only a minor advantage 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
Volvo V90
Skoda Superb Combi

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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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Skoda Superb Combi

The Skoda Superb Combi is the practical hero of the estate world, offering cavernous space and a calm, refined ride that makes family life feel effortless. Its clever features, understated design and no-nonsense value make it a smart pick for buyers who want Germanic engineering without the badge premium — and it even manages to stay surprisingly stylish while doing all the heavy lifting.

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Volvo V90
Skoda Superb Combi

Costs and Consumption

Price
62,300 - 71,700 £
Price
36,100 - 52,300 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
128 - 137 km
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
18 g/km
co2
28 - 178 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,075 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,853 kg
Trunk capacity
488 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
4,945 mm
Length
4,902 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
1,472 mm
Height
1,482 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,454 L
Max trunk capacity
1,920 L
Payload
515 kg
Payload
497 - 584 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
398 - 455 HP
Power HP
150 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 9.3 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
232 km/h
Torque
659 - 709 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
293 - 335 kW
Power kW
110 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G, B
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Skoda
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