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Used 2020 Volvo S90 Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2020 Volvo S90 is a luxury midsize sedan offered in Momentum, R-Design and Inscription trim levels. The Momentum is well-equipped for a base-level sedan, with features that include LED lights, keyless entry, leather upholstery, and a slew of driving aids. The trim structure then branches to the sporty R-Design and the luxurious Inscription, both of which offer more features than the Momentum.

All three trims come standard with the T6 powertrain, which features a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that is both supercharged and turbocharged. It produces a healthy 316 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque; power is routed to all four wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. The R-Design and the Inscription are also available with the plug-in hybrid T8, which adds an 87-hp electric motor to the T6 engine for a combined output of 400 hp and 472 lb-ft.

Standard features for the Momentum include 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, a panoramic sunroof, keyless entry and ignition, dual-zone climate control, heated front seats, and leather upholstery. On the technology front, you also get Volvo On Call remote features, a 9-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a navigation system, and a 10-speaker audio system. A suite of advanced driver safety aids also comes standard.

The R-Design looks a little sportier, while the Inscription has a few trim and styling details to make it seem more luxurious. With these two versions you also get four-zone climate control, upgraded front seats, upgraded leather upholstery, and a 13-speaker Harman Kardon audio system.

A few other optional features are available for the S90, including a head-up display, a 360-degree parking camera, massaging front seats, heated and ventilated rear seats, an adaptive air suspension, and a Bowers & Wilkins premium audio system (R-Design and Inscription only).

Which S90 trim does Edmunds recommend?

If the price differential were tighter, we'd probably recommend the Momentum because it comes loaded with so many features. But the R-Design and the Inscription — which carry the same MSRP — are only a few thousand dollars more and add a ton of luxury upgrades. Which one is better is mostly a matter of personal taste. The R-Design adds black exterior trim and a few sporty touches, while the Inscription has chrome trim and extra amenities.

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Comparing average pricing near
Howell, NJ
Vehicle
S90 T6 Momentum
S90 T6 R-Design
S90 T6 Inscription
S90 T8 R-Design Twin Engine Plug-In Hybrid
S90 T8 Inscription Twin Engine Plug-In Hybrid
Vehicle
T6 Momentum
2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A
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T6 R-Design
2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A
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T6 Inscription
2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A
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T8 R-Design 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
premium leather/cloth
premium leather
premium leather/cloth
premium leather
Heated seats
standard
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
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
316 hp @ 5,700 rpm
316 hp @ 5,700 rpm
316 hp @ 5,700 rpm
400 hp @ 6,000 rpm
400 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Engine torque
295 lb-ft @ 2,200 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
245/45R18
235/50R19
255/40R19
235/50R19
255/40R19
Wheel size
18 X 8.0-in
19 X 8.5-in
19 X 8.5-in
19 X 8.5-in
19 X 8.5-in
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
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)
21 / 31 / 25 MPG
21 / 31 / 25 MPG
21 / 31 / 25 MPG
28 / 31 / 30 MPG
28 / 31 / 30 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe/City/Hwy/Combined MPGe (Electric + Gas)
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
58 / 64 / 60 MPGe
58 / 64 / 60 MPGe
Fuel Capacity
15.9 gal.
15.9 gal.
15.9 gal.
15.9 gal.
15.9 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)/Gas Driving Range (city/hwy)
334 / 493 miles
334 / 493 miles
334 / 493 miles
445 / 493 miles
445 / 493 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
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
50
50
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
40.0 ft.
40.0 ft.
40.0 ft.
40.0 ft.
40.0 ft.
Curb weight
Ground Clearance
6.0 in.
6.0 in.
6.0 in.
6.0 in.
6.0 in.
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®
$56,309
$54,786
$57,349
$56,721
$58,741
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.75
$0.73
$0.76
$0.76
$0.78
Depreciation
$15,516
$15,417
$16,324
$18,212
$18,491
Financing
$4,642
$4,656
$4,822
$5,408
$5,577
Taxes & Fees
$1,788
$1,792
$1,840
$2,011
$2,060
Fuel
$12,614
$12,614
$12,614
$10,513
$10,513
Insurance
$9,653
$9,653
$9,653
$9,653
$9,653
Maintenance
$7,133
$5,691
$7,133
$5,961
$7,484
Repairs
$4,963
$4,963
$4,963
$4,963
$4,963
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Charcoal, leather
Maroon Brown, leather
Amber, leather
Blond, leather
Charcoal, premium leather/sueded microfiber
Charcoal, premium leather
Blond, premium leather
Maroon Brown, premium leather
Amber, premium leather
Charcoal, premium leather
Charcoal, premium leather/sueded microfiber
Charcoal, premium leather
Blond, premium leather
Maroon Brown, premium leather
Amber, premium leather
Charcoal, premium leather
Exterior
Bright Silver Metallic
Mussel Blue Metallic
Onyx Black Metallic
Black Stone
Osmium Grey Metallic
Crystal White Metallic
Pine Grey Metallic
Bright Silver Metallic
Onyx Black Metallic
Black Stone
Osmium Grey Metallic
Bursting Blue Metallic
Crystal White Metallic
Bright Silver Metallic
Mussel Blue Metallic
Onyx Black Metallic
Black Stone
Osmium Grey Metallic
Crystal White Metallic
Pine Grey Metallic
Bright Silver Metallic
Onyx Black Metallic
Black Stone
Osmium Grey Metallic
Bursting Blue Metallic
Crystal White Metallic
Bright Silver Metallic
Mussel Blue Metallic
Onyx Black Metallic
Black Stone
Osmium Grey Metallic
Crystal White Metallic
Pine Grey Metallic