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Used 2018 Volvo S90 Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2018 Volvo S90 is a large luxury sedan that is offered in either Momentum or Inscription trim levels with a choice of three powerplants. The T5 models are powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (250 horsepower, 258 pound-feet of torque) paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission that sends power to the front wheels. The T6 is both supercharged and turbocharged (316 hp, 295 lb-ft) and comes standard with all-wheel drive. The plug-in hybrid T8 adds an 87-hp electric motor to the T6 engine for a combined output of 400 hp, 472 lb-ft.

Standard features for the T5 Momentum include 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights with automatic high beams, LED foglights with corner illumination, a panoramic sunroof, rear parking sensors, keyless entry and ignition, selectable drive modes, leather upholstery, wood interior trim, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, 10-way power-adjustable front seats with driver seat memory functions and power-folding rear headrests.

On the technology front, you also get Volvo On-Call remote feature control via a smartphone app, an 8-inch virtual instrument panel, a 9-inch touchscreen with Volvo's Sensus infotainment system, a rearview camera, a navigation system, and a 10-speaker audio system with USB/auxiliary input, satellite radio and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.

Standard advanced safety features include forward collision warning and mitigation with pedestrian animal and cyclist detection, the Pilot Assist semiautonomous driving system, a blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, Run-off Road mitigation and protection, Oncoming Lane Mitigation, a drowsy driver alert system, and a traffic sign reader. The T6 Momentum adds heated front seats and a 12-inch virtual instrument panel.

The T6 Inscription trim extends the features list with 19-inch wheels, adaptive headlights, headlight washers, four-zone automatic climate control, a cooled glovebox, interior ambient lighting, upgraded wood interior trim, premium leather upholstery, leather coverings on the dash and door panels, ventilated front seats, power-adjustable front-seat side bolsters and thigh extensions, and power sunshades for rear windows. T8 models add a crystal shift knob.

The optional Convenience package is offered for all trims and includes front parking sensors, an automated parallel and perpendicular parking system, heated washer nozzles, a power trunklid, a surround-view camera system, a universal garage door opener and a 12-volt power outlet. Stand-alone options include an air-ride suspension, a head-up display, a Bowers & Wilkins premium audio system and a heated steering wheel. The Inscription trim is eligible for 20-inch wheels and the Luxury package (massaging front seats, heated rear outboard seats, ventilated rear seats, an upgraded rear-seat center armrest, additional leather coverings and a suede headliner).

Which S90 trim does Edmunds recommend?

Without having tested the T8 powertrain yet, we recommend the T6 engine for its higher output over the T5. The Momentum trim should satisfy most shoppers' appetite for luxury. Many of the Inscription's features are available as options on the Momentum, giving you more of an opportunity to pick and choose exactly what you want.

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West Columbia, SC
Vehicle
S90 T5 Momentum
S90 T6 Momentum
S90 T6 Inscription
S90 T8 Momentum Twin Engine Plug-In Hybrid
S90 T8 Inscription Twin Engine Plug-In Hybrid
Vehicle
T5 Momentum
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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T6 Inscription
2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A
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T8 Momentum Twin Engine Plug-In Hybrid
2.0L 4cyl Twincharger gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A
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T8 Inscription Twin Engine Plug-In Hybrid
2.0L 4cyl Twincharger gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
leather
leather
premium leather
leather
premium leather
Heated seats
optional
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Not Available
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
250 hp @ 5,500 rpm
316 hp @ 5,700 rpm
316 hp @ 5,700 rpm
400 hp @ 6,000 rpm
400 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Engine torque
258 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
295 lb-ft @ 2,200 rpm
295 lb-ft @ 2,200 rpm
472 lb-ft @ 2,200 rpm
472 lb-ft @ 2,200 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
Wheel size
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
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Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG/City/Hwy/Combined MPG (Gas only)
24 / 34 / 27 MPG
22 / 31 / 25 MPG
22 / 31 / 25 MPG
26 / 33 / 29 MPG
26 / 33 / 29 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe/City/Hwy/Combined MPGe (Electric + Gas)
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
70 / 72 / 71 MPGe
70 / 72 / 71 MPGe
Fuel Capacity
14.5 gal.
15.9 gal.
15.9 gal.
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)/Gas Driving Range (city/hwy)
348 / 493 miles
350 / 493 miles
350 / 493 miles
343 / 436 miles
343 / 436 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Battery

Battery

Battery

Battery

Battery

EPA Electricity Range
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
21 mi.
21 mi.
EPA KWh / 100 mi.
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
N/A
N/A
Time To Charge Battery (At 240V)
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
3.0 hr.
3.0 hr.
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Curb weight
3,870 lb.
4,135 lb.
4,135 lb.
4,579 lb.
4,579 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
79.5 in.
79.5 in.
79.5 in.
79.5 in.
79.5 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
74.0 in.
74.0 in.
74.0 in.
74.0 in.
74.0 in.
Height
57.1 in.
57.1 in.
57.1 in.
57.1 in.
57.1 in.
Length
200.1 in.
200.1 in.
200.1 in.
200.1 in.
200.1 in.
Wheelbase
120.5 in.
120.5 in.
120.5 in.
120.5 in.
120.5 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
13.5 cu. ft.
13.5 cu. ft.
13.5 cu. ft.
13.5 cu. ft.
13.5 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
37.8 in.
37.8 in.
37.8 in.
37.8 in.
37.8 in.
Front Leg Room
42.2 in.
42.2 in.
42.2 in.
42.2 in.
42.2 in.
Front Shoulder Room
57.5 in.
57.5 in.
57.5 in.
57.5 in.
57.5 in.
Rear Head Room
37.8 in.
37.8 in.
37.8 in.
37.8 in.
37.8 in.
Rear Leg Room
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
55.4 in.
55.4 in.
55.4 in.
55.4 in.
55.4 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Average Cost Per Mile
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Blond, leather
Charcoal, leather
Amber, leather
Blond, leather
Charcoal, leather
Amber, leather
Amber, premium leather
Maroon Brown, premium leather
Blond, premium leather
Charcoal, premium leather
Blond, leather
Charcoal, leather
Amber, leather
Amber, premium leather
Maroon Brown, premium leather
Blond, premium leather
Charcoal, premium leather
Exterior
Mussel Blue Metallic
Black Stone
Maple Brown Metallic
Onyx Black Metallic
Luminous Sand Metallic
Bright Silver Metallic
Osmium Grey Metallic
Crystal White Pearl Metallic
Mussel Blue Metallic
Black Stone
Maple Brown Metallic
Onyx Black Metallic
Luminous Sand Metallic
Bright Silver Metallic
Osmium Grey Metallic
Crystal White Pearl Metallic
Mussel Blue Metallic
Black Stone
Maple Brown Metallic
Onyx Black Metallic
Luminous Sand Metallic
Bright Silver Metallic
Osmium Grey Metallic
Crystal White Pearl Metallic
Mussel Blue Metallic
Black Stone
Maple Brown Metallic
Onyx Black Metallic
Luminous Sand Metallic
Bright Silver Metallic
Osmium Grey Metallic
Crystal White Pearl Metallic
Mussel Blue Metallic
Black Stone
Maple Brown Metallic
Onyx Black Metallic
Luminous Sand Metallic
Bright Silver Metallic
Osmium Grey Metallic
Crystal White Pearl Metallic