Verdict
The RM352,900 Audi Q5 is the more affordable five-seat petrol SUV, with a 196 hp/340 Nm 2.0-litre turbo, 520-litre boot and RM434 annual road tax. Spend RM89,988 more on the RM442,888 Volvo EX90 and you get a seven-seat electric SUV with 510 hp, 910 Nm, 600 km range and 250 kW DC charging. It is also 320 mm longer and carries a five-year warranty, but its 310-litre boot is 210 litres smaller. For Malaysian families able to charge at home, the Volvo’s extra seating and EV performance make the stronger case.
Pick the Audi Q5 if you want the RM89,988 saving, a larger 520-litre boot and a compact five-seat SUV footprint.
Pick the Volvo EX90 if you need seven seats, 600 km electric range and its 510 hp, 910 Nm all-wheel-drive powertrain.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q5 RM352,900; Volvo EX90 RM442,888.
- Annual road tax: Audi Q5 RM434; Volvo EX90 RM965.
- Length: Audi Q5 4,717 mm; Volvo EX90 5,037 mm.
- Seating: Audi Q5 five seats; Volvo EX90 seven seats.
- Boot space: Audi Q5 520 litres; Volvo EX90 310 litres.
- Manufacturer warranty: Audi Q5 two years; Volvo EX90 five years.
Q5
- RM89,988 less expensive.
- 520-litre boot is 210 litres larger.
- Digital Matrix LED headlamps and full OLED tail lights.
- Five seats versus the EX90’s seven.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus five years for the EX90.
- 196 hp and 340 Nm trail the EX90’s 510 hp and 910 Nm.
EX90
- Seven seats, including a 50:50 split third row.
- 510 hp, 910 Nm and 4.9-second 0-100 km/h performance.
- 111 kWh battery, 600 km range and up to 250 kW DC charging.
- RM89,988 more expensive, with RM965 annual road tax versus RM434.
- 310-litre boot is 210 litres smaller than the Q5’s.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM352,900✓ | RM442,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM434✓ | RM965 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,984 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 196 hp | — |
| Torque | 340 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 510 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 910 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 111 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 600 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 250 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed S-tronic | — |
| Gears | 7 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 4.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,717 mm | 5,037 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,964 mm |
| Height | 1,669 mm | 1,747 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,817 mm | 2,985 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,704 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 68 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 520 litres✓ | 310 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/55R19 | 265/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/55R19 | 295/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Michelin Pilot Sport EV VOL |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Mexico (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" 10 Spoke Aero Design Alloys | 21" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" 10 Spoke Aero Design Alloys | 21" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Comfort suspension | Active Chassis with Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Centre Airbag | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front Center Airbag, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats | Available on outer rear seats, with Integrated Booster Cushions |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Digital Matrix LED Headlights | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full OLED Tail lights | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function for Driver |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Second row 40:20:40 Split Folding with integrated booster child seat for the outer seats, Third Row 50:50 |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Middle Row, 2 USB-C Third Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Audio | 14.5" Touchscreen with Android Automotive OS, 10-speaker Audi Sound System | 14.5" Touchscreen with Android Automotive OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Sound System (1,600 watt) |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless (Depress Brake to Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Digital Key | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Q5 vs EX90 FAQ
Is the Audi Q5 or Volvo EX90 better?
The Volvo EX90 is the better choice for a family needing seven seats, strong performance and home charging access. The Audi Q5 makes more sense if five seats and a 520-litre boot are enough, and the RM89,988 saving matters.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo EX90 costs RM89,988 more than the Audi Q5: RM442,888 against RM352,900.
Can the Volvo EX90 carry more luggage than the Audi Q5?
No. The EX90 has more seats but only 310 litres of boot space, while the five-seat Q5 has 520 litres, a 210-litre advantage.