Volvo V90 I (960) or Volvo V90 II?

1996–1998 vs 2016–present · Wagon vs Wagon

In short

Length: V90 I (960) 4,870 mm, V90 II 4,936 mm — a 7 cm difference.
Boot: V90 I (960) 480 l, V90 II 560 l.
Lowest consumption: V90 I (960) 10.5 l/100 km, V90 II 4.4 l/100 km.
Power: V90 I (960) 125–150 kW, V90 II 110–173 kW.
Standard equipment: V90 I (960) 25 items (Base), V90 II 37 items (Momentum).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Volvo V90 I (960)1996–1998 · 2 engines · Base, ExclusiveSpecifications →Listings →

Volvo V90 II2016–present · 4 engines · Momentum, R-Design, InscriptionSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Volvo V90 I (960)1996–1998no listings	Volvo V90 II2016–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,870 mm	Length4,936 mm
Width	Width1,750 mm	Width1,879 mm
Height	Height1,470 mm	Height1,475 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,770 mm	Wheelbase2,941 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm	Ground clearance152 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume480 l	Trunk volume560 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,620 kg–1,660 kg	Curb weight1,748 kg–1,880 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank80 l	Fuel tank55 l–60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1996–1998	Production years2016–present
Body type	Body typeWagon	Body typeWagon
Number of engines	Number of engines2	Number of engines4
Power	Power125–150 kW (170–204 hp)	Power110–173 kW (150–235 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.5–2.9	Displacement (l)2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelDiesel, Hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption10.5 l/100 km · 2.5 24V	Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · D4
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.5 s · 3.0 24V	Best 0–100 km/h7.2 s · D5 AWD
Top speed	Top speed210 km/h	Top speed230 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Momentum
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim25 · Base	Items in the base trim37 · Momentum
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim33 · Exclusive	Items in the top trim39 · Inscription
Equipment · Comfort7 · 12
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✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors—	Rear Parking Sensors✓
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✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start—	Push-button Start✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
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 · Interior5 · 9
Velour	Velour✓	Velour—
Leather	Leather—	Leather✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment—	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓
Driver Lumbar Support	Driver Lumbar Support—	Driver Lumbar Support✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel—	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Rear Armrest	Rear Armrest—	Rear Armrest✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Folding front passenger seatback	Folding front passenger seatback—	Folding front passenger seatback✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 5
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display—	Touchscreen Display✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
Navigation System	Navigation System—	Navigation System✓
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—
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor—	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor—	Light Sensor✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety4 · 6
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✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 0
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking—
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior3 · 1
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Volvo V90 I (960) or Volvo V90 II?

Length: Volvo V90 II 4,936 mm, Volvo V90 I (960) 4,870 mm (a 66 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,941 vs 2,770 mm. Boot: 560 vs 480 l.

Which uses less fuel — Volvo V90 I (960) or Volvo V90 II?

The most frugal Volvo V90 I (960) uses 10.5 l/100 km (2.5 24V); the most frugal Volvo V90 II 4.4 l/100 km (D4).

Which is more powerful — Volvo V90 I (960) or Volvo V90 II?

The strongest Volvo V90 I (960) makes 150 kW (204 hp) (3.0 24V); the strongest Volvo V90 II 173 kW (235 hp) (D5 AWD).

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