Comparison
V90 T8 Recharge vs Passat Elegance (Pure White)
Head-to-head across 2 brand(s). Differing rows are highlighted; ▲ marks the best value in a row.
| Specification |  Volvo · 2026 V90 T8 Recharge Remove |  Volkswagen · 2026 Passat Elegance Pure White Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Brand | Volvo | Volkswagen |
| Model | V90 | Passat |
| Variant / Trim | T8 Recharge | Elegance |
| Body type | Wagon | Wagon |
| Vehicle class | Sedan | Sedan |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Powertrain | PHEV | ICE |
| Segment | D | D |
| Seating capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Country of origin | Sweden | Germany |
| Availability | On sale | On sale |
| Colors | ||
| Exterior colors | Crystal White Pearl, Onyx Black, Denim Blue, Platinum Grey, Maple Brown | Pure White |
| Powertrain & Performance | ||
| Engine type | 2.0L turbocharged and supercharged plug-in hybrid petrol | 2.0 TSI |
| Displacement | 1,969 cc | 1,984 cc |
| Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Aspiration | Turbo | Turbo |
| Fuel type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Max power | 455 hp▲ best | 190 hp |
| Max torque | 709 Nm▲ best | 320 Nm |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 7-speed DSG |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.5 s▲ best | 7.9 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 231 km/h▲ best |
| Fuel consumption | 1.6 L/100km▲ best | 6.6 L/100km |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery capacity (usable) | 18.8 kWh | — |
| Range (WLTP) | 740 km | — |
| Electric-only range | 82 km | — |
| AC charging power | 3.7 kW | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Length | 4,936 mm | 4,917 mm |
| Width | 1,879 mm | 1,852 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm | 1,516 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,941 mm▲ best | 2,841 mm |
| Ground clearance | 132 mm | 135 mm▲ best |
| Kerb weight | 2,058 kg | 1,550 kg |
| Boot capacity | 361 L | 690 L▲ best |
| Fuel tank | 50 L | 66 L▲ best |
| Chassis, Wheels & Brakes | ||
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Solid discs | Disc |
| Wheel size | 20 in | 18 in |
| Tyre size | 245/35R20 | 225/50 R18 |
| Interior & Comfort | ||
| Upholstery | Leather | Synthetic leather |
| Climate control | 4-zone automatic climate control | ✓ |
| Panoramic roof | ✓ | — |
| Wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Infotainment & Connectivity | ||
| Central screen | 9 in | 12.9 in▲ best |
| Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wireless |
| Android Auto | Wired | Wireless |
| Speakers | 15▲ best | 8 |
| Safety & ADAS | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| ADAS level | L2 | L2 |
| Adaptive cruise control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | ✓ | ✓ |
| 360° camera | ✓ | — |
| Parking sensors | Front & rear | Front & rear |
| ISOFIX points | 2 | 2 |
| Tyre-pressure monitoring | ✓ | ✓ |
| Warranty & Ownership | ||
| Vehicle warranty (years) | 3 yr▲ best | 2 yr |
| Vehicle warranty (distance) | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Battery warranty (years) | 8 yr | — |