Nissan GT-R vs Volvo S90: Specs Compared
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The Volvo S90 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 30 mpg combined versus 19 mpg for the Nissan GT-R, a 11 mpg advantage and costs about $1,450 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Volvo S90 leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Nissan GT-R | Volvo S90 |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 19 mpg | 30 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 16 mpg | 28 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 23 mpg | 35 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $4,000 | $2,550 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | 472 g/mi | 110 g/mi ✓ |
| Engines offered | 3.8 | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, 2.0, SIDI |
| Transmissions | Automatic (AM-S6), Automatic (AM6) | Automatic (S8) |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium | Premium, Premium and Electricity |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars | Midsize Cars |
| Years covered | 2015–2024 | 2017–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 9 | 23 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Nissan GT-R vs Volvo S90 dimensions and size
The Volvo S90 is 16.9 inches longer than the Nissan GT-R on a wheelbase 11 inches longer, and 776 lbs heavier. At over 200 inches, the larger of the two is past the comfortable limit of a standard 192-inch single garage bay once you allow walking room.
| Dimension | Nissan GT-R (2024) | Volvo S90 (2025) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.5 in | 200.4 in | 16.9 in |
| Width (excl. mirrors) | 74.8 in | 74.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 53.9 in | 56.7 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.4 in | 120.5 in | 11 in |
| Curb weight | 3,922 lbs | 4,698 lbs | 776 lbs |
Width excludes mirrors; add 8–12 inches for mirrors out. Figures are for the newest model year on record for each vehicle. See both drawn to scale.
Nissan GT-R vs Volvo S90: what the numbers mean
Running cost over five years: at the EPA's 15,000-mile-a-year assumption the Volvo S90 burns about $2,550 of fuel annually against $4,000 for the Nissan GT-R. That $1,450 yearly gap compounds to roughly $7,250 over five years and $11,600 over eight — often more than the price difference between two trims of the same vehicle, and the single largest running-cost line item separating these two.
City and highway economy: the Volvo S90 leads in both cycles — 28 mpg city and 35 mpg highway against 16 and 23 mpg — so its fuel-efficiency advantage holds whether you commute in traffic or cover long highway miles.
Powertrain choice: the Nissan GT-R is recorded with 1 distinct engine configuration (3.8), the Volvo S90 with 4 (SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, 2.0). Across 9 recorded Nissan GT-R configurations and 23 for the Volvo S90, the wider the engine spread the more the real-world fuel efficiency depends on which version you actually buy, so check the specific model year and drivetrain rather than the headline number.
Drivetrain and class: the Nissan GT-R is offered with All-Wheel Drive, the Volvo S90 with Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive. All-wheel drive typically costs one to two mpg combined against the same vehicle in front- or rear-wheel drive, which is worth remembering when the gap between these two is small. The EPA classes them as Subcompact Cars and Midsize Cars respectively — the class drives the interior volume, cargo space and passenger space each one is measured against.
Tailpipe emissions: at their cleanest configurations the Volvo S90 emits 110 g/mile of CO2 versus 472 g/mile for the Nissan GT-R. Emissions track fuel consumption almost exactly, so the cleaner vehicle here is also the cheaper one to fuel.
GT-R vs S90: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Nissan GT-R or the Volvo S90?
The Volvo S90 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 30 mpg combined versus 19 mpg for the Nissan GT-R, a 11 mpg advantage and costs about $1,450 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Volvo S90 runs about $2,550 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $4,000 for the Nissan GT-R — a difference of roughly $1,450 per year.
What engines do the GT-R and S90 offer?
Nissan GT-R: 3.8. Volvo S90: SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, 2.0, SIDI.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
The EPA classifies the Nissan GT-R as Subcompact Cars and the Volvo S90 as Midsize Cars, so they aren't a like-for-like match on size.
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