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Volvo V90 vs VW Tiguan - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (455 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (62300 £ vs 32800 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo V90 or VW Tiguan?

Volvo V90

VW Tiguan

3.7 (4 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW Tiguan has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 32800 £, while the Volvo V90 costs 62300 £. That’s a price difference of around 29520 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Volvo V90 manages with 0.80 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the VW Tiguan with 1.40 L. The difference is about 0.60 L per 100 km.

As for range, the VW Tiguan performs noticeable better – achieving up to 126 km, about 38 km more than the Volvo V90.

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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 has a decisively edge – offering 455 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 183 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V90 is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 4.80 s, while the VW Tiguan takes 5.90 s. That’s about 1.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Tiguan performs distinct better – reaching 242 km/h, while the Volvo V90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 62 km/h.

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

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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.

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, VW Tiguan is clearly perceptible lighter – 1599 kg compared to 2075 kg. The difference is around 476 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Tiguan offers noticeable more room – 652 L compared to 488 L. That’s a difference of about 164 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Tiguan performs a bit better – up to 1650 L, which is about 196 L more than the Volvo V90.

When it comes to payload, VW Tiguan slight takes the win – 533 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 18 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Volvo V90 shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £62,300
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Volvo V90

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 398 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.80 L
  • Electric Range : 88 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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VW Tiguan

3.7 (4 Reviews)
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The VW Tiguan blends sensible family practicality with a dash of German polish, delivering a calm, reassuring ride and a cabin that never feels like an afterthought. For buyers who want an SUV that’s easy to live with yet still nicely dressed, the Tiguan is the grown‑up choice that keeps a cheeky wink in reserve.

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Costs and Consumption

Price
62300 - 71700 £
Price
32800 - 51900 £
Consumption L/100km
0.80 L
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
14.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
18 g/km
co2
32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2075 kg
Curb weight
1599 - 1890 kg
Trunk capacity
488 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
4945 mm
Length
4539 mm
Width
1879 mm
Width
1842 - 1859 mm
Height
1472 mm
Height
1656 - 1658 mm
Max trunk capacity
1454 L
Max trunk capacity
1486 - 1650 L
Payload
515 kg
Payload
460 - 533 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
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
198 - 242 km/h
Torque
659 - 709 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
293 - 335 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1969 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, E, F, B
Brand
Volvo
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Volvo V90?

The Volvo V90 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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