2017 Volvo S90 vs. 2018 Volvo S90
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2017 Volvo S90 and 2018 Volvo S90 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2017 Volvo S90 and the 2018 Volvo S90.
When comparing the 2017 Volvo S90's and the 2018 Volvo S90's specifications and ratings, the 2017 Volvo S90 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and resale value. The 2018 Volvo S90 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2017 Volvo S90's and the 2018 Volvo S90's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Volvo S90 is a better car than the 2017 Volvo S90.
Pricing: A used 2017 Volvo S90 ranges from $11,945 to $23,998 while a used 2018 Volvo S90 is priced between $15,950 to $31,314.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2017 Volvo S90 loses 56.9 percent of its value and the 2018 Volvo S90 loses 59.2 percent of its value. This means the 2017 Volvo S90 retains 2.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2018 Volvo S90.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2017 Volvo S90’s base engine makes 250 horsepower, and the 2018 Volvo S90 base engine makes 400 horsepower. The S90 is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 493 miles. The S90 is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 457 miles.This gives the 2018 Volvo S90 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2017 Volvo S90 the advantage in maximum range. The S90 uses premium unleaded, and the S90 uses electricity, premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2017 Volvo S90, a midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room and rear leg room. The 2018 Volvo S90, a hybrid midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room and rear leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
46950
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
54696
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
27065 - 119800
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
63650
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
48431
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
35605 - 63650
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
17660
Price Range:
11945 - 23998
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
22402
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
13758 - 46671
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
34
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
89351
# Good or Great Deals:
12
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
23989
Price Range:
15950 - 31314
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
21431
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
17790 - 23989
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
62
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
82944
# Good or Great Deals:
22
Volvo S90 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Volvo S90 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2017 Volvo S90
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
5.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
1.4 - 14.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Volvo S90
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
7.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
5.7 - 9.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.128631082599718
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
1.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
1.0 - 8.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.6283779601083186
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
2.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
0.9 - 23.6
Volvo S90 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 24Ranking
1 out of / 24Ranking
9 out of / 24Ranking
9 out of / 18Ranking
14 out of / 24Ranking
16 out of / 24Ranking
23 out of / 24Volvo S90 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 9Ranking
1 out of / 9Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 37Ranking
4 out of / 27Ranking
4 out of / 19Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
5 out of / 37Ranking
5 out of / 27Ranking
5 out of / 26Ranking
5 out of / 9Ranking
6 out of / 9Ranking
9 out of / 27Ranking
12 out of / 37Ranking
13 out of / 27Ranking
17 out of / 37Ranking
19 out of / 27Ranking
20 out of / 27Ranking
25 out of / 37Ranking
29 out of / 37Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
2017 Volvo S90 Trim Levels
T5 Inscription, T5 Momentum, T6 Inscription, T6 Momentum
2018 Volvo S90 Trim Levels
T8 Inscription, T8 Momentum
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
250 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.062 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
400 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
472 foot-lbs @ 2200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.087 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 34 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
334 / 493 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
26 / 33 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
364 / 457 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
13.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
98.2 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.4 inches
Cargo Space:
13.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
101.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4012 lbs
Width:
79.5 inches
Height:
56.8 inches
Length:
195.4 inches
Wheelbase:
115.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
6 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4579 lbs
Width:
79.5 inches
Height:
57.1 inches
Length:
200.1 inches
Wheelbase:
120.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/40R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Stone / Onyx Black Metallic
Blue
Magic Blue Metallic / Mussel Blue Metallic
Gray
Luminous Sand Metallic / Osmium Grey Metallic
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Pearl Metallic / Ice White
Brown
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Stone / Onyx Black Metallic
Blue
Mussel Blue Metallic
Gray
Luminous Sand Metallic / Osmium Grey Metallic
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Metallic
Brown
Maple Brown Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Amber
Black
Charcoal / Charcoal with Charcoal Interior
White
Blond with Blond/Charcoal Interior
Interior Colors
Beige
Amber with Charcoal Interior
Black
Charcoal with Charcoal Interior
White
Blond with Blond/Charcoal Interior