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Volvo XC60 vs Volvo S90 comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (49,200 £ vs 62,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo XC60 or Volvo S90?

Volvo XC60 vs Volvo S90: Key differences

Volvo XC60

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space

Volvo S90

  • clearly more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h

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

XC60

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.

Volvo XC60 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 49,200 £ , while the Volvo S90 costs 62,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,037 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Volvo XC60 with 2.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo S90 offers barely more range – reaching up to 89 km, about 7 km more than the Volvo XC60.

S90

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

Both models deliver identical power – 455 HP each.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S90 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Volvo XC60 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

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

Both models offer the same torque – 709 Nm.

XC60

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, Volvo XC60 is only slightly lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 1,912 kg. The difference is around 12 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo XC60 offers very slightly more boot space – 483 L compared to 453 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC60 carries barely more – 550 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 32 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S90 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £62,200
S90

Volvo S90

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 235 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 89 km
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The Volvo XC60 blends Scandinavian calm with confident presence, offering a cabin that feels plush without shouting for attention. It’s a smart pick for buyers after a composed ride, clever practicality and thoughtful safety touches — it even makes running the family shuttle feel almost serene, which is a small miracle.

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The Volvo S90 is a composed, elegant luxury sedan that dresses Scandinavian restraint in a quietly imposing package. It prioritises serene highway manners and a calm, tech‑savvy cabin, making it a car that suggests you deserve the nicer things in life without ever raising its voice.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
49,200 - 75,100 £
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
74 - 82 km
Electric Range
89 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
64 - 169 g/km
co2
17 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,150 kg
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Trunk capacity
468 - 483 L
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Length
4,708 mm
Length
4,969 mm
Width
1,902 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
1,655 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,543 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
510 - 550 kg
Payload
451 - 518 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 455 HP
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
350 - 709 Nm
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
184 - 335 kW
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Volvo
What drive types are available for the Volvo XC60?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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