Comparison:Skoda Superb 2024 (new) Vs. Volvo S90/V90 2020 (new)

Dimensions

The Volvo S90-V90 is slightly larger than the Skoda Superb in terms of length (4,942mm vs 4,862mm), width (1,879mm vs 1,864mm), and wheelbase (2,941mm vs 2,841mm). However, the Skoda Superb has a smaller width including mirrors (2,031mm vs 2,019mm) and a marginally taller height (1,477mm vs 1,472mm). When it comes to ground clearance, the Volvo S90-V90 has a slightly higher value (152mm) compared to Skoda Superb's range of 136mm (2.0 TSI Style 4x4 DSG) to 151mm (Scout 2.0 TSI 4x4 DSG). The turning circle is also slightly smaller for the Volvo S90-V90, at 11.40m.

Boot/interior

The Skoda Superb boasts a significantly larger boot space, with a minimum of 485l (1.4 TSI iV Ambition DSG) to a maximum of 660l (Combi 2.0 TSI Ambition DSG) compared to the Volvo S90-V90's range of 431l (S90 T8 R Design Expression AWD Automatik) to 507l (V90 B4 Momentum Automatik). In addition, the Skoda Superb has a much larger boot space when the rear seats are folded, bottom to roof, measuring 1,950l as opposed to the Volvo S90-V90's 1,473l. Both cars offer seating for 5 passengers and come with the same number of doors (5) and Isofix as standard.

Engines/drivetrain

Both the Skoda Superb and the Volvo S90-V90 come with a range of gears (Skoda: 6-7; Volvo: 6-8), and both have 4 cylinders. The Volvo S90-V90 has a higher maximum speed (180 km/h) than the Skoda Superb's range of 197kph (Combi 1.6 TDI Active DSG) to 250kph (2.0 TSI Style 4x4 DSG). The Volvo also offers a better range of engine power (110kW - 335kW) compared to the Skoda Superb (88kW - 206kW). Both cars have a similar range of torque, with the Skoda offering 250Nm - 400Nm and the Volvo providing 300Nm - 4220Nm. The Volvo S90-V90 has a marginally smaller cubic capacity, at 1969ccm, compared to the Skoda Superb's range of 1395ccm (1.4 TSI iV Ambition DSG) to 1984ccm (2.0 TSI Style 4x4 DSG). Lastly, the Volvo has slightly better acceleration times, with a range of 4.7s (S90 T8 Inscription Expression AWD Automatik) to 10.2s (V90 D3 Momentum Automatik).

Consumption/ecology

The Volvo S90-V90 has a larger tank size, ranging from 60l (S90 B6 Inscription AWD Automatik) to 71l (V90 Cross Country B5 AWD Automatik), compared to the Skoda Superb's 50l (1.4 TSI iV Ambition DSG) to 66l (2.0 TSI Style 4x4 DSG). The Skoda Superb has a lower range of combined consumption (NEDC) at 3.7l to 4.2l and city consumption (NEDC) between 4.3l to 4.6l. However, in terms of CO2 emissions (WLTP), the Volvo S90-V90 emits less, ranging from 17g/km (S90 T8 Inscription Expression AWD Automatik) to 186g/km (V90 Cross Country B6 AWD Automatik), compared to the Skoda Superb's 22g/km (1.4 TSI iV Ambition DSG) to 197g/km (Combi 2.0 TSI SportLine 4x4 DSG). The Volvo S90-V90 also has a larger tyre size at 245/45R18, compared to the Skoda Superb's 215/60R16V. Noise levels are generally lower for the Volvo, ranging from 67dB (S90 D5 Polestar Performance Momentum Pro AWD Automatik) to 72dB (V90 D3 Momentum Automatik), compared to the Skoda Superb's 65dB (2.0 TDI Ambition DSG) to 75dB (2.0 TDI Ambition DSG).

Weight/towing

In terms of empty weight (EU), the Volvo S90-V90 is generally heavier, ranging from 1764kg (V90 D3 Momentum Automatik) to 2119kg (S90 T8 Ultimate Dark AWD {automatic}), compared to the Skoda Superb's range of 1455kg (1.5 TSI Active) to 1752kg (Combi 1.4 TSI iV Ambition DSG). The Volvo also has a higher permissible total weight, ranging from 2260kg (V90 D3 Momentum) to 2620kg (V90 T8 Polestar Performance R Design Expression AWD Automatik). In terms of towing capabilities, the Volvo S90-V90 has a higher range of braked trailer weight (1800kg - 2400kg) compared to the Skoda Superb (1500kg - 2200kg) but has the same trailer (no brakes) weight capacity of 750kg. Both cars also share the same maximum roof load capacity of 100kg, although the Volvo S90-V90 has a slightly better maximum towbar load (100kg) versus the Skoda Superb (90kg).

EV

Looking at electric vehicle (EV) parameters, the Volvo S90-V90 presents a higher range (WLTP) of 58km (V90 T8 Polestar Performance Inscription Expression AWD Automatik) to 90km (S90 T8 Inscription Expression AWD Automatik), compared to the Skoda Superb's 56km (1.4 TSI iV Ambition DSG) to 64km (1.4 TSI iV Ambition DSG). However, the Skoda Superb has a higher battery capacity of 13kWh, while the Volvo S90-V90 offers 11.6kWh (S90 T8 R Design Expression AWD Automatik) to 18.8kWh (V90 T6 R Design AWD Automatik).