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Used 2022 Volvo S90 Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The Volvo S90 is a midsize luxury sedan that seats up to five passengers. It comes in three trims: Momentum, R-Design and Inscription. Each comes with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that is both turbocharged and supercharged (316 horsepower, 295 lb-ft of torque) and an eight-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is standard.

The R-Design and Inscription trims also offer a plug-in hybrid version, called Recharge T8. But pay close attention to which Recharge you're considering because Volvo updated this version midway through 2022. Models built early in the year produce 400 hp and 472 lb-ft and have an EPA-estimated all-electric range of 21 miles. Later versions, called the Extended Range, have 38 miles of range plus more power: 455 hp and 523 lb-ft.

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

  • Adaptive LED headlights
  • 18-inch wheels
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Digital instrument display
  • 9-inch touchscreen
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration (delayed introduction)
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Integrated navigation system
  • 10-speaker audio system
  • Front USB ports and rear USB-C ports
  • Wireless smartphone charger
  • Heated front seats
  • Power-folding rear seat
  • Leather upholstery
  • Volvo On Call (remote connectivity features)

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

  • Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)
  • Collision mitigation (applies the brakes automatically to stop the vehicle to avoid or minimize a collision)
  • Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
  • 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)
  • Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
  • 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
  • 19-inch wheels
  • Leather sport steering wheel
  • Front seats with power lumbar support and enhanced adjustments
  • Premium leather upholstery
  • Upgraded interior materials and lighting
  • Four-zone automatic climate control (regular engine only)
  • 13-speaker Harman Kardon audio system
  • Power rear and rear-side window shades

Inscription
The top-level S90 lacks the R-Design's styling changes but otherwise has:

  • Front seats with ventilation and memory settings
  • Wood interior trim
  • Upgraded dashboard and upper door panel materials

These two packages are available on all three S90 trims:

  • Advanced package (power trunklid, 360-degree parking camera system, head-up display, upgraded cabin air filtering system)
  • Climate package (heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, headlight cleaning system)

The Harman Kardon audio system is optional for the Momentum. On the R-Design and Inscription models, you can also select:

  • Bowers & Wilkins sound system
  • Adaptive air suspension (adjusts to enhance ride comfort and handling; can also raise or lower the vehicle's ride height)
  • 20-inch wheels

Finally, the Inscription also unlocks:

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

Which S90 trim does Edmunds recommend?

Both R-Design and Inscription trims cost the same and aren't much of a stretch from the base trim Momentum, so we'd recommend either. If pressed, we'd take the Inscription for its handful of additional features, such as ventilated front seats and upgraded wood trim. But the R-Design looks sportier with its gloss-black exterior accents versus the Inscription's chrome details. This really comes down to whether you prefer a sporty or luxury look.

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Comparing average pricing near
Paramus, NJ
Vehicle
S90 B6 Momentum
S90 B6 Inscription
S90 B6 R-Design
S90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription
S90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 R-Design
S90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription Extended Range
S90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 R-Design Extended Range
Vehicle
B6 Momentum
2.0L 4cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A
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1 for sale near you
B6 Inscription
2.0L 4cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A
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4 for sale near you
B6 R-Design
2.0L 4cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 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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Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Inscription Extended Range
2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A
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Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 R-Design Extended Range
2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

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

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
295 hp @ 5,400 rpm
295 hp @ 5,400 rpm
295 hp @ 5,400 rpm
400 hp @ 6,000 rpm
400 hp @ 6,000 rpm
455 hp @ 6,000 rpm
455 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Engine torque
310 lb-ft @ 2,100 rpm
310 lb-ft @ 2,100 rpm
310 lb-ft @ 2,100 rpm
472 lb-ft @ 2,200 rpm
472 lb-ft @ 2,200 rpm
523 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm
523 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
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
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
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
245/45R18
255/40R19
255/40R19
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
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
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG/City/Hwy/Combined MPG (Gas only)
23 / 31 / 26 MPG
23 / 31 / 26 MPG
23 / 31 / 26 MPG
28 / 31 / 30 MPG
28 / 31 / 30 MPG
28 / 31 / 29 MPG
28 / 31 / 29 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe/City/Hwy/Combined MPGe (Electric + Gas)
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
62 / 64 / 63 MPGe
62 / 64 / 63 MPGe
66 / 67 / 66 MPGe
66 / 67 / 66 MPGe
Fuel Capacity
15.9 gal.
15.9 gal.
15.9 gal.
15.9 gal.
15.9 gal.
15.9 gal.
15.9 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)/Gas Driving Range (city/hwy)
366 / 493 miles
366 / 493 miles
366 / 493 miles
445 / 493 miles
445 / 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)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Battery

Battery

Battery

Battery

Battery

Battery

Battery

EPA Electricity Range
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
21 mi.
21 mi.
38 mi.
38 mi.
EPA KWh / 100 mi.
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
51
51
48
48
Time To Charge Battery (At 240V)
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
3.0 hr.
3.0 hr.
5.0 hr.
5.0 hr.
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
38.7 ft.
38.7 ft.
38.7 ft.
38.7 ft.
38.7 ft.
38.7 ft.
38.7 ft.
Curb weight
4,232 lb.
4,232 lb.
4,232 lb.
4,673 lb.
4,673 lb.
4,650 lb.
4,650 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.9 in.
5.9 in.
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.
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.
74.0 in.
74.0 in.
Height
57.1 in.
57.1 in.
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.
200.4 in.
200.4 in.
Wheelbase
120.5 in.
120.5 in.
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.
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.
37.8 in.
37.8 in.
Front Leg Room
42.2 in.
42.2 in.
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.
57.5 in.
57.5 in.
Rear Head Room
37.8 in.
37.8 in.
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.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
55.4 in.
55.4 in.
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

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$59,299
$62,992
$57,944
$63,092
$62,360
$58,464
$58,464
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.79
$0.84
$0.77
$0.84
$0.83
$0.78
$0.78
Depreciation
$17,320
$20,087
$18,321
$21,536
$22,832
$20,970
$20,970
Financing
$5,395
$6,095
$5,794
$6,174
$6,943
$6,398
$6,398
Taxes & Fees
$2,180
$2,406
$2,309
$2,431
$2,680
$2,504
$2,504
Fuel
$12,100
$12,100
$12,100
$10,485
$10,485
$10,842
$10,842
Insurance
$9,939
$9,939
$9,939
$9,939
$9,939
$9,939
$9,939
Maintenance
$8,098
$8,098
$5,214
$8,260
$5,214
$3,544
$3,544
Repairs
$4,267
$4,267
$4,267
$4,267
$4,267
$4,267
$4,267
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Charcoal, leather
Blonde, leather
Slate, premium leather
Charcoal, premium leather
Blonde, premium leather
Amber, premium leather
Charcoal, premium leather
Slate, premium leather
Charcoal, premium leather
Blonde, premium leather
Amber, premium leather
Charcoal, premium leather
Slate, premium leather
Charcoal, premium leather
Blonde, premium leather
Amber, premium leather
Charcoal, premium leather
Exterior
Denim Blue Metallic
Thunder Grey Metallic
Bright Silver Metallic
Birch Light Metallic
Onyx Black Metallic
Platinum Grey Metallic
Black Stone
Crystal White Metallic
Thunder Grey Metallic
Bright Silver Metallic
Birch Light Metallic
Onyx Black Metallic
Platinum Grey Metallic
Black Stone
Crystal White Metallic
Denim Blue Metallic
Thunder Grey Metallic
Bright Silver Metallic
Birch Light Metallic
Onyx Black Metallic
Platinum Grey Metallic
Black Stone
Crystal White Metallic
Denim Blue Metallic
Thunder Grey Metallic
Bright Silver Metallic
Birch Light Metallic
Onyx Black Metallic
Platinum Grey Metallic
Black Stone
Crystal White Metallic
Denim Blue Metallic
Denim Blue Metallic
Thunder Grey Metallic
Bright Silver Metallic
Birch Light Metallic
Onyx Black Metallic
Platinum Grey Metallic
Black Stone
Crystal White Metallic
Thunder Grey Metallic
Bright Silver Metallic
Birch Light Metallic
Onyx Black Metallic
Platinum Grey Metallic
Black Stone
Crystal White Metallic
Denim Blue Metallic
Denim Blue Metallic
Thunder Grey Metallic
Bright Silver Metallic
Birch Light Metallic
Onyx Black Metallic
Platinum Grey Metallic
Black Stone
Crystal White Metallic