Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel AWD Geartronic vs Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid T8 Core AWD Geartronic
At 15,000 km a year and typical prices, the Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel AWD Geartronic costs about €1,988 a year in energy against €2,194 for the Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid T8 Core AWD Geartronic, a difference of €206. Official WLTP figures: 6.5 l/100 km against 7.5 l/100 km combined.
Both are variants of the Volvo XC90; the choice is the powertrain.
Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid T8 Core AWD Geartronic
€2,194
Energy cost per year at 15,000 km
7.5 l/100 km combined
Measured with the battery depleted, so this is what the car uses when you do not plug in. Your real figure depends on how often you charge; the compare tool works it out from your trips.
| Figure | Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel AWD Geartronic | Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid T8 Core AWD Geartronic |
|---|---|---|
| Motor | Diesel | Plug-in Hybrid |
| Power | 235 PS | 455 PS |
| Combined | 6.5 l/100 km | 7.5 l/100 km |
| City | - | 8.1 l/100 km |
| Suburban | - | 6.1 l/100 km |
| Country road | - | 6.6 l/100 km |
| Motorway | - | 9.0 l/100 km |
| CO₂ | 171.0 g/km | 30.0 g/km |
| Electric range | - | 71 km |
| Energy cost per year at 15,000 km | €1,988 | €2,194 |