Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo S90

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Volkswagen Passat 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 Volkswagen Passat and the Volvo S90.

When we compare the Volkswagen Passat's and the Volvo S90's specifications and ratings, the Volkswagen Passat has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The Volvo S90 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Volkswagen Passat and Volvo S90 have the same interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Volkswagen Passat's and the Volvo S90's specifications and ratings, the Volkswagen Passat is a better car than the Volvo S90.

Pricing: A used 2022 Volkswagen Passat ranges from $17,888 to $26,226 while a used 2022 Volvo S90 is priced between $33,323 to $46,995.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Volkswagen Passat loses 43.1 percent of its value and the Volvo S90 loses 56.8 percent of its value. This means the Volkswagen Passat retains 13.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Volvo S90.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Volkswagen Passat is 8.5 out of 10 while the Volvo S90's quality rating is 7.1 out of 10. This results in the Volkswagen Passat being ranked 8 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars and the Volvo S90 being ranked 19 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Volkswagen Passat is 7.9 out of 10. For the Volvo S90 the reliability rating is 7.2 out of 10. This gives the Volkswagen Passat a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Volvo S90.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Volkswagen Passat’s base engine makes 174 horsepower, and the Volvo S90 base engine makes 295 horsepower. The Passat is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 666 miles. The S90 is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 493 miles. This gives the Volkswagen Passat the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Volvo S90. The Passat uses regular unleaded, and the S90 uses premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Volkswagen Passat and Volvo S90 are comparable in regards to interior volume and rear head room.

Safety Ratings: The Volkswagen Passat has an average safety rating of 4.86 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.