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2023 Volvo S90 Trims Comparison

2023 S90 trim level differences

The 2023 Volvo S90 is a midsize luxury sedan that seats up to five passengers. Two models are available.

The S90 B6 has a turbocharged and supercharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (295 horsepower, 310 lb-ft of torque), a 48-volt mild hybrid system, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is standard.

The S90 Recharge is a plug-in hybrid pairing a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with a rear-mounted 107-kW electric motor and an 18.8-kWh battery pack (455 horsepower, 523 lb-ft of torque). Like the S90 B6, it uses an eight-speed automatic transmission and has standard all-wheel drive. This drivetrain provides an estimated 38 miles of electric driving range before reverting to gas-engine operation.

Two S90 trim levels are available: Plus and Ultimate. The mild hybrid B6 drivetrain is available in both, while the Recharge plug-in hybrid drivetrain comes only with the Ultimate trim. The highlights of each follow below.

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

  • 19-inch wheels
  • Adaptive LED headlights
  • Automatic windshield wipers
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • 12.3-inch digital instrumentation display
  • Four-zone automatic climate control system with air purification (B6 only)
  • Wood interior trim
  • Leather upholstery
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Heated front and rear seats
  • Power-folding rear seat and outer head restraints
  • Power rear and rear-side window shades

The S90 has a Google built-in infotainment system that includes:

  • 9-inch touchscreen
  • Apple CarPlay and native Android Auto smartphone integration
  • Digital Services (includes four-year subscription)
  • Connected navigation system
  • 10-speaker audio system
  • Front USB ports and rear USB-C ports

A collection of advanced driver assist and collision avoidance systems also comes standard:

  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Volvo and the car in front)
  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)
  • Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
  • 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)
  • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the S90 and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
  • Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
  • Rear automatic braking (brakes if sensors detect an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle)

Ultimate
The top-level trim introduces these upgrades to the S90 line:

  • 20-inch wheels
  • Upgraded interior materials
  • Premium leather upholstery
  • Ventilated front seats with power lumbar, side cushion and thigh support
  • Memory settings for the front seat positions
  • 14-speaker Harman Kardon audio system
  • Head-up display

Optional equipment for the S90 Plus includes:

  • 20-inch wheels
  • 14-speaker Harman Kardon audio system
  • Power trunklid

Choose the S90 Ultimate, and you can add:

  • Lounge package (massaging front seats, ventilated rear seats)
  • Bowers & Wilkins sound system
  • Adaptive air suspension (adjusts to enhance ride comfort and handling; can also raise or lower the vehicle's ride height)

All versions of the S90 are available with a performance-enhancing Polestar Engineered Optimization package.

Which 2023 S90 trim does Edmunds recommend?

Volvo's new lineup is simpler than before, and the S90 Plus base model has more standard equipment this year, but we still recommend the highest trim level, the S90 Ultimate. The Ultimate remains a good value, allowing for an easy and justifiable upgrade to the top trim. And if you want the more powerful Recharge plug-in hybrid drivetrain, it comes only in Ultimate trim.

Compare 2023 S90 trims side-by-side

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Paramount, CA
Vehicle
S90 B6 Plus
S90 B6 Ultimate
S90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Ultimate
Vehicle
B6 Plus
2.0L 4cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A
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B6 Ultimate
2.0L 4cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A
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Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Ultimate
2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A
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Features

Features

Features

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

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
China
China
China
Drivetrain
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
295 hp @ 5,400 rpm
295 hp @ 5,400 rpm
455 hp
Engine torque
310 lb-ft @ 2,100 rpm
310 lb-ft @ 2,100 rpm
523 lb-ft
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
255/40R19
255/35R20
245/40R20
Wheel size
19 X 8.5-in
20 X 8.5-in
20 X 8.5-in
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG/City/Hwy/Combined MPG (Gas only)
23 / 32 / 26 MPG
23 / 32 / 26 MPG
28 / 33 / 30 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe/City/Hwy/Combined MPGe (Electric + Gas)
Not applicable
Not applicable
66 / 67 / 66 MPGe
Fuel Capacity
15.9 gal.
15.9 gal.
15.9 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)/Gas Driving Range (city/hwy)
366 / 509 miles
366 / 509 miles
445 / 525 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Battery

Battery

Battery

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

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
38.7 ft.
38.7 ft.
38.7 ft.
Curb weight
4,296 lb.
4,296 lb.
4,628 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.8 in.
5.8 in.
5.8 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
79.5 in.
79.5 in.
79.5 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
74.0 in.
74.0 in.
74.0 in.
Height
57.2 in.
57.2 in.
57.2 in.
Length
200.4 in.
200.4 in.
200.4 in.
Wheelbase
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.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
Front Head Room
37.8 in.
37.8 in.
37.8 in.
Front Leg Room
42.2 in.
42.2 in.
42.2 in.
Front Shoulder Room
57.5 in.
57.5 in.
57.5 in.
Rear Head Room
37.8 in.
37.8 in.
37.8 in.
Rear Leg Room
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
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

True Cost to Own®
$64,558
$70,359
$65,798
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.86
$0.94
$0.88
Depreciation
$17,418
$21,880
$22,053
Financing
$6,890
$7,926
$8,283
Taxes & Fees
$4,247
$4,789
$5,008
Fuel
$15,378
$15,378
$13,326
Insurance
$8,521
$8,521
$8,521
Maintenance
$7,318
$7,079
$3,821
Repairs
$4,786
$4,786
$4,786
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Charcoal, leather
Blond, leather
Amber, premium leather
Charcoal, premium leather
Blond, premium leather
Slate, premium leather
Amber, premium leather
Charcoal, premium leather
Blond, premium leather
Slate, premium leather
Exterior
Thunder Grey Metallic
Silver Dawn
Crystal White Metallic
Onyx Black Metallic
Platinum Grey Metallic
Black Stone
Bright Dusk
Denim Blue Metallic
Thunder Grey Metallic
Silver Dawn
Crystal White Metallic
Onyx Black Metallic
Platinum Grey Metallic
Black Stone
Bright Dusk
Denim Blue Metallic
Silver Dawn
Crystal White Metallic
Platinum Grey Metallic
Black Stone
Denim Blue Metallic
Thunder Grey Metallic
Onyx Black Metallic
Bright Dusk