2017 Volvo S90

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Rating8.2

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Midsize Sedan
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$46,950 - $56,250
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Plush interior with the use of high-quality materials throughout the cabin

Infotainment system is a bit complex and distracting to use

Volvo S90 is an all-new model introduced for the 2017 model year

A potent T6 powertrain that also puts out decent fuel economy figures

Heavy steering feel

High safety standards as expected from a Volvo

Ride gets harsh as the wheel size increases

Specs & Features

$46,950

price

250 hp @ 5500 rpm

horsepower

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

torque

8-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

2.0L 4cyl FWD 8A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2017 Volvo S90 is a midsize sedan offered in 4 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $46,950. It mainly competes with the Mercedes-Benz CLS Class, the BMW 5 Series, and the Cadillac CTS for that price. Between 2 trims, the Volvo S90 offers two powertrains. The base engine is a 2.0L turbocharged Inline-4 engine capable of making 250 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 316 horsepower-making 2.0L turbocharged and supercharged Inline-4 engine. Both engines are mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission.

The Volvo S90 reaches 60 mph from zero in 6.7 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 5.6 seconds with the 2.0L turbocharged and supercharged Inline-4 engine. Depending on the powertrain, the Volvo S90 can manage a combined fuel economy of between 25 and 27 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 9 striking colors the Volvo S90 comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

Most of the worthy features that are packed in the Inscription models as standard are available on the basic Momentum models as options. This is a reason enough why most buyers would like to get the Momentum model and spec it to their needs.

Trims

    T5 Momentum
    $46,950 onwards
    • 10 airbags
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Front & rear fog/driving lights
    • Navigation system
    • Parking assist
    • Rear air conditioning
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/Satellite
    T5 Inscription
    $50,450 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl FWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 250 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.7 sec
    • Top Speed: 130 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 27 mpg
    T6 Momentum
    $52,950 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl AWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 316 hp @ 5700 rpm hp
    • Torque: 295 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.7 sec
    • Top Speed: 130 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 25 mpg
    T6 Inscription
    $56,250 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl AWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 316 hp @ 5700 rpm hp
    • Torque: 295 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.6 sec
    • Top Speed: 130 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 25 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$46,950- $56,250

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.15

Horsepower

316 hp @ 5700 rpm

Torque

295 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm

Capacity

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$47,600- $67,600

Gasoline

8.02

252 hp @ 5000 rpm

273 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

5

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$68,800- $129,500

Gasoline

8.52

333 hp @ 5500 rpm

325 lb.-ft. @ 2900 rpm

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$51,200- $58,750

Gasoline

8.05

248 hp @ 5200 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1450 rpm

5

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$45,995- $70,795

Gasoline

7.45

268 hp @ 5600 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

5

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$41,400- $54,550

Gasoline

8.51

311 hp @ 6000 rpm

293 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

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$50,100- $67,400

Gasoline

7.28

330 hp @ 7000 rpm

270 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm

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Gasoline

8.09

340 hp @ 6500 rpm

332 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

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Gasoline

8.31

268 hp @ 6200 rpm

248 lb.-ft. @ 4700 rpm

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Gasoline

8.38

241 hp @ 5800 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1650 rpm

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2017 Volvo S90 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    2017 Volvo S90

    Ranked #10

    6.3 sec14.8 sec130 mph
    4.4 sec14.7 sec143 mph
    4.7 sec--
    2017 Audi A7

    Ranked #3

    5.2 sec14.1 sec130 mph
    5.2 sec13.6 sec155 mph
    5.4 sec14.0 sec-

    2017 Volvo S90 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      23 mpg34 mpg27 mpg14.5 gal.333.5/493 mi.
      25 mpg36 mpg29 mpg17.8 gal.445/640.8 mi.
      2017 Audi A6

      Ranked #2

      24 mpg34 mpg28 mpg19.8 gal.475.2/673.2 mi.
      24 mpg34 mpg27 mpg18 gal.432/612 mi.
      22 mpg32 mpg26 mpg17.4 gal.382.8/556.8 mi.
      22 mpg30 mpg25 mpg19 gal.418/570 mi.

      2017 Volvo S90 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        195.4 in.74 in.56.8 in.6 in.115.8 in.
        201.4 in.75.3 in.58.5 in.6 in.117.9 in.
        200 in.73.8 in.58.1 in.5.1 in.116.9 in.
        196.5 in.74.4 in.58.3 in.5.3 in.118.5 in.
        2017 Audi A7

        Ranked #4

        196.2 in.75.2 in.55.9 in.4.4 in.114.7 in.
        195.5 in.72.2 in.57.2 in.6 in.114.6 in.

        2017 Volvo S90 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          2017 Volvo S90

          Ranked #13

          13.5 cu.ft.--
          2017 Audi A7

          Ranked #1

          24.5 cu.ft.68.3 cu.ft.234.1 cu.ft.
          15.4 cu.ft.96.5 cu.ft.15.4 cu.ft.
          13.9 cu.ft.100.4 cu.ft.13.9 cu.ft.
          13.7 cu.ft.97 cu.ft.13.7 cu.ft.
          16.7 cu.ft.106.4 cu.ft.16.9 cu.ft.

          2017 Volvo S90 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            -13.5 cu.ft.--
            15.2 cu.ft.15.2 cu.ft.15.2 cu.ft.-
            14.3 cu.ft.14.3 cu.ft.14.3 cu.ft.-
            81.6 cu.ft.15.4 cu.ft.15.4 cu.ft.-
            2017 Audi A6

            Ranked #5

            6.9 cu.ft.14.1 cu.ft.6.9 cu.ft.-
            21.6 cu.ft.13.7 cu.ft.13.7 cu.ft.110 ft.

            2017 Volvo S90 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              3700 lbs.-4012 lbs.
              2017 Audi A7

              Ranked #1

              7716 lbs.-4244 lbs.
              3500 lbs.890 lbs.3619 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3739 lbs.
              -825 lbs.4233 lbs.
              2017 Audi A6

              Ranked #5

              --3858 lbs.

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