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Volvo V90 vs VW Passat comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (62,300 £ vs 36,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo V90 or VW Passat?

Volvo V90 vs VW Passat: Key differences

Volvo V90

  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Passat

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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly lighter
  • noticeably 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

V90

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

VW Passat is considerably cheaper – starting at 36,500 £ , while the Volvo V90 costs 62,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,843 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the VW Passat with 1.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Passat offers clearly more range – reaching up to 135 km, about 47 km more than the Volvo V90.

Passat

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 considerably more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 183 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V90 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the VW Passat takes 5.8 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Passat is markedly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Volvo V90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

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

V90

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, VW Passat is clearly lighter – 1,573 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 502 kg.

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

For maximum load capacity, the VW Passat offers somewhat more capacity – up to 1,770 L, about 316 L more than the Volvo V90.

When it comes to payload, the VW Passat carries moderately more – 577 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 62 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Passat 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 £36,500
Passat

VW Passat

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 124 - 135 km
Volvo V90
VW Passat

Costs and Consumption

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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 Passat

The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.

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Volvo V90
VW Passat

Costs and Consumption

Price
62,300 - 71,700 £
Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
18 g/km
co2
28 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 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
1,573 - 1,858 kg
Trunk capacity
488 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
4,945 mm
Length
4,917 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
1,472 mm
Height
1,521 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,454 L
Max trunk capacity
1,770 L
Payload
515 kg
Payload
501 - 577 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
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
398 - 455 HP
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 250 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
90 - 200 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
G, D, E, B
Brand
Volvo
Brand
VW
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