Honda HR-V vs Volvo ES90

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Volvo ES90. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Honda HR-V features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Volvo ES90 gets a 14.5-inch display and 9-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda HR-V stands out with Apple CarPlay — features our data doesn't list for the Volvo ES90. The Volvo ES90 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, power tailgate and Harman Kardon audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Honda HR-V gets cloth upholstery while the Volvo ES90 offers nordico fabric. Climate control is 1-zone in the Honda HR-V and 4-zone in the Volvo ES90.

Drivetrain

The Honda HR-V uses a Petrol producing 89kW and 145Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a FWD layout.

The Volvo ES90 responds with a Electric making 245kW and 480Nm, paired to a single-speed driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.6 seconds.

The Volvo ES90 has the clear power advantage at 245kW vs 89kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Honda HR-V measures 4,345mm long on a 2,610mm wheelbase, 655mm shorter than the Volvo ES90 at 5,000mm (3,102mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volvo ES90 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 304L in the Honda HR-V and 424L in the Volvo ES90, giving the Volvo ES90 a 120L advantage.

For towing, the Volvo ES90 leads with a 1,600kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 600kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Honda HR-V's turning circle is 1.0 m tighter, 11.0 m against 12.0 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Honda HR-V costs about $1,767 a year (6.2 L/100km) and electricity for the Volvo ES90 about $826 a year (17.2 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Honda HR-V) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volvo ES90). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Honda HR-V), no data (Volvo ES90).

Where each one leads

The Honda HR-V: nothing in the figures we hold puts it ahead of the Volvo ES90.

The Volvo ES90: more power (245kW against 89kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (424L against 304L) and the higher braked towing limit (1,600kg against 1,000kg).

The Verdict

Honda HR-V scores higher, 74 vs 69

The Honda HR-V scores 74 to the Volvo ES90's 69 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 0 of the 3 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Volvo ES90 ahead by 33 points), value (Honda HR-V ahead by 18 points), safety (Honda HR-V ahead by 11 points). Boot space with the seats up: 304L in the Honda HR-V, 424L in the Volvo ES90.

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