Polestar 1 vs. Volvo S90
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Polestar 1 and 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 Polestar 1 and the Volvo S90.
In comparing the Polestar 1's and the Volvo S90's specifications and ratings, the Polestar 1 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, resale value and base engine power. The Volvo S90 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Polestar 1's and the Volvo S90's specifications and ratings, the Polestar 1 is a better car than the Volvo S90.
Pricing: A used 2021 Polestar 1 ranges from $59,999 to $156,500 while a used 2021 Volvo S90 is priced between $20,364 to $42,202.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Polestar 1 loses 39.9 percent of its value and the Volvo S90 loses 56.9 percent of its value. This means the Polestar 1 retains 17 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Volvo S90.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Polestar 1’s base engine makes 600 horsepower, and the Volvo S90 base engine makes 316 horsepower. The 1 is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 553 miles. The S90 is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 509 miles. This gives the Polestar 1 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Volvo S90. The 1 uses electricity, premium unleaded, and the S90 uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Volvo S90, a midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Polestar 1, a hybrid sports car, has the advantage in the area of front head room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
155000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
140275
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
103800 - 157500
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
51550
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
67516
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
36995 - 130000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
93075
Price Range:
59999 - 156500
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
107950
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
81590 - 149186
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
7
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
11473
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
30841
Price Range:
20364 - 42202
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
47362
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
29809 - 93205
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
98761
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Polestar 1 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Volvo S90 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Polestar 1
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volvo S90
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
8.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
5.4 - 18.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.222658102783078
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
4.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
2.0 - 48.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.8831149496854414
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
3.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.9 - 36.1
Polestar 1 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 10Ranking
3 out of / 26Ranking
7 out of / 10Ranking
9 out of / 35Ranking
9 out of / 10Ranking
10 out of / 26Ranking
10 out of / 26Ranking
12 out of / 35Ranking
15 out of / 35Volvo S90 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 20Ranking
1 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
6 out of / 16Ranking
10 out of / 20Ranking
12 out of / 20Ranking
16 out of / 20Ranking
19 out of / 20Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Polestar 1 Trim Levels
Base
Volvo S90 Trim Levels
T6 Inscription, T6 Momentum, T6 R-Design
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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
600 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque:
737 foot-lbs @ 3300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.116 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
316 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 2200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.072 hp per pound
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):
22 / 31 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
410 / 553 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, 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):
21 / 32 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
334 / 509 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
33.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
20.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
49.7 inches
Cargo Space:
4.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
72.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.8 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:
102.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5180 lbs
Width:
79.6 inches
Height:
53.2 inches
Length:
182 inches
Wheelbase:
108 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4389 lbs
Width:
79.5 inches
Height:
56.9 inches
Length:
195.6 inches
Wheelbase:
115.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
21.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/30R21
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Space Matte / Space Metallic
Blue
Midnight Matte / Midnight Metallic
Gray
Magnesium Matte / Magnesium Metallic / Osmium Matte / Osmium Metallic
White
Snow Matte / Snow Metallic
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Stone / Onyx Black Metallic
Blue
Not available
Gray
Birch Light Metallic / Pebble Grey Metallic / Platinum Grey Metallic / Thunder Grey Metallic
White
Crystal White Metallic
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal
Gray
Charcoal w/ Zinc Seats
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal
Gray
Not available
White
Blonde
