Verdict
The Volvo EX90 costs RM442,888, undercutting the RM462,272 Audi Q7 by RM19,384 while bringing a 111 kWh battery, 600 km EV range and 250 kW DC charging. Its two motors deliver 510 hp and 910 Nm, enough for 4.9 seconds to 100 km/h; the Q7’s 333 hp, 500 Nm petrol 48V-assisted powertrain takes 5.6 seconds. The Audi answers with a far more useful 770-litre boot against 310 litres, plus a 250 km/h top speed. For a Malaysian family able to charge regularly, the EX90 is the stronger buy; frequent luggage hauling favours the Q7.
Q7
Pick the Audi Q7 if you need its 770-litre boot, 85-litre fuel tank and 250 km/h top speed.
EX90
Pick the Volvo EX90 if you can charge an EV and want 510 hp, 910 Nm, 600 km range and lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q7 RM462,272; Volvo EX90 RM442,888.
- Power and torque: Audi Q7 333 hp and 500 Nm; Volvo EX90 two motors with 510 hp and 910 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Audi Q7 5.6 seconds; Volvo EX90 4.9 seconds.
- Boot space: Audi Q7 770 litres; Volvo EX90 310 litres.
- Top speed: Audi Q7 250 km/h; Volvo EX90 180 km/h.
- Annual road tax: Audi Q7 RM1,632; Volvo EX90 RM965.
Q7
- 770-litre boot is 460 litres larger
- Adaptive Matrix LED headlamps and OLED tail lights
- All-wheel steering and 22-inch alloys
- RM19,384 more expensive
- RM667 higher annual road tax
- Slower 0-100 km/h time: 5.6 versus 4.9 seconds
EX90
- 510 hp and 910 Nm from two motors
- 111 kWh battery, 600 km range and 250 kW DC charging
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty plus eight-year/160,000 km battery cover
- 310-litre boot versus the Q7's 770 litres
- 180 km/h top speed versus 250 km/h
- LED reflector headlamps rather than the Q7's adaptive Matrix LED projectors
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM462,272 | RM442,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,632 | RM965✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing, 48V Electric Motor Assistance | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,995 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 333 hp | — |
| Torque | 500 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Bore | 84.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 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 | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed tiptronic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Audi AG | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 seconds | 4.9 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,052 mm | 5,037 mm |
| Width | 1,968 mm | 1,964 mm |
| Height | 1,740 mm | 1,747 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,994 mm | 2,985 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,704 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 85 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 770 litres✓ | 310 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/35R22 | 265/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/35R22 | 295/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Michelin Pilot Sport EV VOL |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 21" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 21" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Air Suspension, All-wheel steering | Active Chassis with Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side | 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 | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for three middle row passenger seats and two last row 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 | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam and Sequential Indicators | 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 Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 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 | Dual-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 Middle, 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 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Manual Rear Door Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 10.1" Touchscreen with MIB 3, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen 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 | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| 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 | Soft-close Doors | 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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Q7 vs EX90 FAQ
Is the Audi Q7 or Volvo EX90 better?
The Volvo EX90 is the better pick for EV driving, performance and running tax, with 510 hp, 600 km range and RM965 annual road tax. Choose the Audi Q7 if its 770-litre boot is a priority; the EX90 has 310 litres.
What is the price difference?
The Audi Q7 costs RM19,384 more than the Volvo EX90: RM462,272 against RM442,888.
Which one is quicker and more practical?
The EX90 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds against the Q7’s 5.6 seconds. The Q7 is more practical for luggage, with a 770-litre boot that exceeds the EX90’s 310 litres by 460 litres.