Volvo S90 I or Volvo S90 II?

1996–1998 vs 2016–present · Sedan vs Sedan

In short

Length: S90 I 4,869 mm, S90 II 4,963 mm — a 9 cm difference.
Boot: S90 I 465 l, S90 II 500 l.
Lowest consumption: S90 I 10.5 l/100 km, S90 II 2.1 l/100 km.
Power: S90 I 132–150 kW, S90 II 140–287 kW.
Standard equipment: S90 I 22 items (Base), S90 II 36 items (Momentum).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Volvo S90 I1996–1998 · 2 engines · Base, ExecutiveSpecifications →Listings →

Volvo S90 II2016–present · 3 engines · Momentum, R-Design, InscriptionSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Volvo S90 I1996–1998no listings	Volvo S90 II2016–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,869 mm	Length4,963 mm
Width	Width1,750 mm	Width1,879 mm
Height	Height1,434 mm	Height1,443 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,770 mm	Wheelbase2,941 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance153 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume465 l	Trunk volume460 l–500 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,620 kg–1,650 kg	Curb weight1,750 kg–2,050 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank75 l	Fuel tank50 l–55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1996–1998	Production years2016–present
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines2	Number of engines3
Power	Power132–150 kW (179–204 hp)	Power140–287 kW (190–390 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.9	Displacement (l)2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelDiesel, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption10.5 l/100 km · 2.9	Lowest consumption2.1 l/100 km · T8 Recharge
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 3.0 24v	Best 0–100 km/h4.8 s · T8 Recharge
Top speed	Top speed220 km/h	Top speed240 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Momentum
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim22 · Base	Items in the base trim36 · Momentum
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim31 · Executive	Items in the top trim37 · R-Design
Equipment · Comfort6 · 9
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone✓	Climate Control, 1-zone—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents—	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start—	Push-button Start✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster—	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 1
Velour	Velour✓	Velour—
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display—	Touchscreen Display✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
Remote control via smartphone app	Remote control via smartphone app—	Remote control via smartphone app✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 4
LED Headlights	LED Headlights—	LED Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor—	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor—	Light Sensor✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Headlight Washers	Headlight Washers✓	Headlight Washers—
Equipment · Safety4 · 14
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag—	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking—	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist—	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Traffic Sign Recognition	Traffic Sign Recognition—	Traffic Sign Recognition✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels—	R17 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Volvo S90 I or Volvo S90 II?

Length: Volvo S90 II 4,963 mm, Volvo S90 I 4,869 mm (a 94 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,941 vs 2,770 mm. Boot: 500 vs 465 l.

Which uses less fuel — Volvo S90 I or Volvo S90 II?

The most frugal Volvo S90 I uses 10.5 l/100 km (2.9); the most frugal Volvo S90 II 2.1 l/100 km (T8 Recharge).

Which is more powerful — Volvo S90 I or Volvo S90 II?

The strongest Volvo S90 I makes 150 kW (204 hp) (3.0 24v); the strongest Volvo S90 II 287 kW (390 hp) (T8 Recharge).

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