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Volvo V90 vs VW ID.4 comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (62,300 £ vs 34,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo V90 or VW ID.4?

Volvo V90 vs VW ID.4: Key differences

Volvo V90

  • noticeably more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h

VW ID.4

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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • only slightly lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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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.

VW ID.4 is significantly cheaper – starting at 34,600 £ , while the Volvo V90 costs 62,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,733 £.

As for electric range, the VW ID.4 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 569 km, about 481 km more than the Volvo V90.

ID.4

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 noticeably more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 115 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 VW ID.4 takes 5.4 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 180 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V90 delivers marginally more torque with 709 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 30 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW ID.4 is only slightly lighter – 1,975 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 100 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.4 offers somewhat more boot space – 543 L compared to 488 L. That’s a difference of about 55 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW ID.4 offers marginally more capacity – up to 1,575 L, about 121 L more than the Volvo V90.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.4 carries very slightly more – 551 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 36 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.4 is far ahead 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.

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ID.4

VW ID.4

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.6 - 17 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 356 - 569 km
Volvo V90
VW ID.4

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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VW ID.4

The VW ID.4 is a calm, roomy electric SUV that turns everyday driving into a quietly confident experience, its practical packaging and smooth manners tailored perfectly for family life. Volkswagen's solid build and intuitive interior tech mean you get electric practicality without the sci‑fi theatrics, making the ID.4 a sensible, surprisingly likable choice for most buyers.

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Volvo V90
VW ID.4

Costs and Consumption

Price
62,300 - 71,700 £
Price
34,600 - 47,200 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 17 kWh/100km
Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
356 - 569 km
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
52 - 77 kWh
co2
18 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,075 kg
Curb weight
1,975 - 2,248 kg
Trunk capacity
488 L
Trunk capacity
543 L
Length
4,945 mm
Length
4,582 - 4,584 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
1,472 mm
Height
1,619 - 1,634 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,454 L
Max trunk capacity
1,575 L
Payload
515 kg
Payload
515 - 551 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
398 - 455 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 9 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Torque
659 - 709 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
293 - 335 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Volvo
Brand
VW
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