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Volvo XC90 vs Bentley Flying Spur comparison

Compare performance (406 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (74,300 £ vs 180,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo XC90 or Bentley Flying Spur?

Volvo XC90 vs Bentley Flying Spur: Key differences

Volvo XC90

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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • a bit lighter
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Bentley Flying Spur

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

XC90

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 XC90 is clearly cheaper – starting at 74,300 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 106,552 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Bentley Flying Spur uses 3.3 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Volvo XC90 with 3.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo XC90 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 69 km, about 28 km more than the Bentley Flying Spur.

Flying Spur

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 Bentley Flying Spur offers clearly more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 144 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Bentley Flying Spur is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Volvo XC90 takes 5.4 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Flying Spur delivers somewhat more torque with 770 Nm compared to 669 Nm. That’s about 101 Nm more.

XC90

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Volvo XC90 offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo XC90 is a bit lighter – 2,080 kg compared to 2,330 kg. The difference is around 250 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC90 carries barely more – 710 kg compared to 650 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo XC90 stands out in the key areas 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 £74,300
XC90

Volvo XC90

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 250 - 406 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.4 - 8.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range 69 km
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Volvo XC90

The Volvo XC90 is a serene Scandinavian SUV that mixes minimalist luxury with a composed, confidence-inspiring presence — ideal for buyers who want family practicality without sacrificing style. Inside it serves up a calm, well-crafted cabin and user-friendly tech that keeps long journeys pleasant and tantrums to a minimum, making the XC90 a smart, stylish pick for sensible drivers.

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Reviews Volvo XC90

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11 Nov 2025, 12:59:12

I drive both cars. The XC90’s boot is — contrary to the figures posted here — noticeably larger than the GLC’s when carrying five people. Overall the XC90 is clearly the more comfortable and, above all, the more stable — and therefore the safer — car.

Bentley Flying Spur

The Bentley Flying Spur wraps landmark luxury and bespoke British craft into a sedan that feels like a private members' club you can park in your driveway. It delivers chauffeur-grade comfort wrapped in driver-focused poise, turning an ordinary commute into a memorably grand arrival.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
74,300 - 84,600 £
Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
Consumption L/100km
3.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
69 km
Electric Range
41 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
18 kWh
co2
71 - 188 g/km
co2
75 - 288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
7
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,080 - 2,350 kg
Curb weight
2,330 - 2,505 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
-
Length
5,316 mm
Width
1,923 mm
Width
2,013 mm
Height
-
Height
1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
600 - 710 kg
Payload
525 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 406 HP
Power HP
544 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Torque
360 - 669 Nm
Torque
750 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
184 - 299 kW
Power kW
400 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Bentley
What drive types are available for the Volvo XC90?

The Volvo XC90 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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