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Used 2021 Volvo S90 Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The Volvo S90 is a midsize luxury sedan with seating for up to five passengers. It comes in three trims: Momentum, R-Design and Inscription. Each one is equipped with the same standard powertrain, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (316 horsepower, 295 lb-ft of torque) that's both turbocharged and supercharged.

There is also a plug-in hybrid version equipped with electric motors. Called Recharge and available on the R-Design and Inscription trims, it makes 400 hp and 472 lb-ft of torque and can provide an estimated 21 miles of all-electric driving. All S90s come with an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.

Momentum
This base trim kicks off the S90 lineup with these standard feature highlights:

  • Adaptive LED headlights
  • Digital instrument display
  • 9-inch touchscreen
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • Integrated navigation system
  • 10-speaker audio system
  • Front USB ports and rear USB-C ports
  • Wireless charging station
  • Heated front seats
  • Leather upholstery
  • Volvo On Call (remote connectivity features)
  • Panoramic sunroof

Volvo's suite of advanced driver safety aids also comes standard and includes:

  • Blind-spot monitor (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
  • Collision mitigation (applies the brakes automatically to stop the vehicle to avoid or minimize a collision)
  • Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)
  • Oncoming lane mitigation (steers the S90 back into its lane if it begins to cross a road's center line while another vehicle approaches from the opposite direction)
  • Road sign information (sees road signs including speed limits and displays them to the driver)
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the S90 and the car in front)

R-Design
The midlevel trim introduces these upgrades to the S90 line:

  • Exterior styling changes
  • Leather sport steering wheel
  • Four-way power lumbar support
  • Premium leather upholstery
  • Four-zone automatic climate control
  • 13-speaker Harman Kardon audio system
  • Power window curtains

Inscription
The top-level S90 model loads up with the following:

  • Wood interior trim
  • Perforated and ventilated front seats
  • Power-adjustable side supports

These two packages are available on all three S90 trims:

  • Advanced package (power trunklid, 360-degree parking camera system, upgraded interior ambient lighting)
  • Climate package (heated steering wheel, rear seats and wiper blades)

On the R-Design and Inscription, you can also select:

  • Bowers & Wilkins sound system
  • Automated parking system
  • Adaptive air suspension (can raise or lower the vehicle's ride height)

Finally, the Inscription also unlocks:

  • Lounge package (massaging front seats, ventilated rear seats)

Which S90 trim does Edmunds recommend?

Our choice, in terms of both style and standard features, is the R-Design trim. Its exterior look and a number of luxurious upgrades elevate the S90 to a truly unique sedan. Perhaps just as important, choosing the R-Design also unlocks the Recharge powertrain with electric motors and 21 miles of EV-only range. We've found it very impressive in other Volvo models.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Vincennes, IN
Vehicle
S90 T6 Momentum
S90 T6 Inscription
S90 T6 R-Design
S90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription
S90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 R-Design
Vehicle
T6 Momentum
2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A
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T6 Inscription
2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A
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T6 R-Design
2.0L 4cyl Twincharger 8A
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Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription
2.0L 4cyl Twincharger gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A
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Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 R-Design
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
premium leather/sueded microfiber
premium leather
premium leather/sueded microfiber
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
standard
Not Available
standard
Not Available
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
255/40R19
255/40R19
255/40R19
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
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted 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 / 32 / 25 MPG
21 / 32 / 25 MPG
21 / 32 / 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 / 509 miles
334 / 509 miles
334 / 509 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
38.7 ft.
38.7 ft.
38.7 ft.
38.7 ft.
38.7 ft.
Curb weight
4,389 lb.
4,389 lb.
4,389 lb.
4,673 lb.
4,673 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.9 in.
5.9 in.
5.9 in.
5.9 in.
5.9 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
79.5 in.
79.5 in.
79.5 in.
79.5 in.
79.5 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
74.6 in.
74.6 in.
74.6 in.
74.6 in.
74.6 in.
Height
57.1 in.
57.1 in.
57.1 in.
57.1 in.
57.1 in.
Length
200.4 in.
200.4 in.
200.4 in.
200.4 in.
200.4 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®
$54,692
$55,408
$53,659
$57,434
$53,882
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.73
$0.74
$0.72
$0.77
$0.72
Depreciation
$14,398
$14,763
$15,788
$17,466
$17,176
Financing
$5,238
$5,475
$5,567
$6,220
$6,093
Taxes & Fees
$2,534
$2,648
$2,692
$3,006
$2,944
Fuel
$13,443
$13,443
$13,443
$11,202
$11,202
Insurance
$4,508
$4,508
$4,508
$4,508
$4,508
Maintenance
$8,630
$8,630
$5,720
$9,091
$6,018
Repairs
$5,941
$5,941
$5,941
$5,941
$5,941
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Charcoal, leather
Blond, leather
Slate, premium leather
Charcoal, premium leather
Blond, premium leather
Amber, premium leather
Charcoal, premium leather
Charcoal, premium leather/sueded microfiber
Slate, premium leather
Charcoal, premium leather
Blond, premium leather
Amber, premium leather
Charcoal, premium leather
Charcoal, premium leather/sueded microfiber
Exterior
Bright Silver Metallic
Birch Light Metallic
Thunder Grey Metallic
Black Stone
Crystal White Metallic
Onyx Black Metallic
Pebble Grey Metallic
Platinum Grey Metallic
Bright Silver Metallic
Birch Light Metallic
Thunder Grey Metallic
Black Stone
Crystal White Metallic
Onyx Black Metallic
Pebble Grey Metallic
Platinum Grey Metallic
Bright Silver Metallic
Birch Light Metallic
Thunder Grey Metallic
Black Stone
Crystal White Metallic
Onyx Black Metallic
Bursting Blue Metallic
Platinum Grey Metallic
Bright Silver Metallic
Birch Light Metallic
Thunder Grey Metallic
Black Stone
Crystal White Metallic
Onyx Black Metallic
Pebble Grey Metallic
Platinum Grey Metallic
Bright Silver Metallic
Birch Light Metallic
Thunder Grey Metallic
Black Stone
Crystal White Metallic
Onyx Black Metallic
Bursting Blue Metallic
Platinum Grey Metallic