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Volvo V90 vs VW Tiguan comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (62,300 £ vs 33,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo V90 or VW Tiguan?

Volvo V90 vs VW Tiguan: Key differences

Volvo V90

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h

VW Tiguan

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

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

V90

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Tiguan is considerably cheaper – starting at 33,600 £ , while the Volvo V90 costs 62,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,727 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the VW Tiguan with 1.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Tiguan offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 126 km, about 38 km more than the Volvo V90.

Tiguan

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 Volvo V90 offers clearly 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 visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the VW Tiguan takes 5.9 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Tiguan is somewhat faster – reaching 215 km/h, while the Volvo V90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 35 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V90 delivers significantly 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 Tiguan is clearly lighter – 1,599 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 476 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Tiguan offers clearly more boot space – 652 L compared to 488 L. That’s a difference of about 164 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Tiguan offers marginally more capacity – up to 1,486 L, about 32 L more than the Volvo V90.

When it comes to payload, the VW Tiguan carries marginally more – 533 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 18 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo V90 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 £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
VW Tiguan

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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

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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Volvo V90
VW Tiguan

Costs and Consumption

Price
62,300 - 71,700 £
Price
33,600 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
18 g/km
co2
32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,075 kg
Curb weight
1,599 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
488 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
4,945 mm
Length
4,539 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,859 mm
Height
1,472 mm
Height
1,658 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,454 L
Max trunk capacity
1,486 L
Payload
515 kg
Payload
460 - 533 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, 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
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
210 - 215 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
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B, G
Brand
Volvo
Brand
VW
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