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Volvo XC90 vs Porsche Taycan comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 1,034 HP), boot space and price (69,800 £ vs 87,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo XC90 or Porsche Taycan?

Volvo XC90 vs Porsche Taycan: Key differences

Volvo XC90

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • barely lighter

Porsche Taycan

  • significantly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • 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.

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

XC90

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.

Volvo XC90 is clearly cheaper – starting at 69,800 £ , while the Porsche Taycan costs 87,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,180 £.

As for electric range, the Porsche Taycan offers substantially more range – reaching up to 680 km, about 609 km more than the Volvo XC90.

Taycan

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 Porsche Taycan offers significantly more power – delivering 1,034 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 579 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.2 s, while the Volvo XC90 takes 5.4 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Porsche Taycan is substantially faster – reaching 305 km/h, while the Volvo XC90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 125 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Taycan delivers clearly more torque with 1,340 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 631 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 barely lighter – 2,080 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 85 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Taycan offers clearly more boot space – 407 L compared to 302 L. That’s a difference of about 105 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC90 carries somewhat more – 710 kg compared to 635 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Taycan 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 £87,900
Taycan

Porsche Taycan

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 408 - 1,034 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 552 - 680 km
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Reviews Volvo XC90

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Borstel
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.

Porsche Taycan

The Porsche Taycan blends Porsche's razor-sharp handling with electric immediacy, delivering an exhilarating, near-silent shove that still feels unmistakably sporty. Inside it's a high-tech cockpit wrapped in premium materials, making it as rewarding to live with day to day as it is thrilling to drive on a twisty road.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
69,800 - 84,600 £
Price
87,900 - 206,700 £
Consumption L/100km
3.5 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
71 km
Electric Range
552 - 680 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
82.3 - 97 kWh
co2
79 - 191 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
7
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,080 - 2,297 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,370 kg
Trunk capacity
262 - 302 L
Trunk capacity
326 - 407 L
Length
4,953 mm
Length
4,962 - 4,968 mm
Width
1,923 mm
Width
1,966 - 1,998 mm
Height
1,771 mm
Height
1,378 - 1,381 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,856 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
653 - 710 kg
Payload
175 - 635 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 455 HP
Power HP
408 - 1,034 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.2 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
230 - 305 km/h
Torque
360 - 709 Nm
Torque
410 - 1,340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
184 - 335 kW
Power kW
300 - 760 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Porsche
What drive types are available for the Volvo XC90?

The Volvo XC90 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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