Denza B8 vs Volvo EX90
Verdict
The Volvo EX90 is RM17,051 cheaper, yet it has far more EV range at 600 km against 100 km and a much bigger 310-litre boot versus 147 litres. The Denza B8 answers with plug-in hybrid flexibility, a 92-litre fuel tank, a slightly quicker 4.8-second century sprint and a larger body, especially in height. Both are seven-seat, CBU executive SUVs with AWD, nine airbags and AEB, so this is less about safety count and more about charging lifestyle versus petrol backup.
Pick the Denza B8 if you want a seven-seat plug-in hybrid SUV with 100 km of EV range, a 92-litre fuel tank and the larger body.
Pick the Volvo EX90 if you want the cheaper car, 600 km of EV range, 510 hp and the bigger boot.
Key differences
- Price: Denza B8 RM459,939; Volvo EX90 RM442,888
- Fuel type: Denza B8 petrol plug-in hybrid; Volvo EX90 electric
- Power: Denza B8 192 hp; Volvo EX90 510 hp
- EV range: Denza B8 100 km; Volvo EX90 600 km
- Boot space: Denza B8 147 litres; Volvo EX90 310 litres
- Road tax: Denza B8 RM439/year; Volvo EX90 RM965/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 459,939 | RM 442,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Engine | 1,997 cc | Dual motor |
| Power | 192 hp | 510 hp✓ |
| Torque | 350 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 4.8 s✓ | 4.9 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 36.8 kWh | 111.0 kWh✓ |
| EV range | 100 km | 600 km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,195 mm | 5,037 mm |
| Width | 1,994 mm | 1,964 mm |
| Height | 1,905 mm | 1,747 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mm | 2,985 mm |
| Boot space | 147 L | 310 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 92 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 9 | 9 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 439✓ | RM 965 |
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.
B8
- Plug-in hybrid with 92-litre fuel tank
- Slightly quicker 0-100 km/h time at 4.8 seconds
- Longer warranty at 6 years
- Costs RM17,051 more
- Much smaller 147-litre boot
- Only 100 km EV range
EX90
- 600 km EV range
- 510 hp dual-motor AWD
- Larger 310-litre boot
- Higher RM965 yearly road tax
- Shorter 5-year warranty
- Lower body height than the Denza B8
B8 vs EX90 FAQ
Is the Denza B8 or Volvo EX90 better?
The Volvo EX90 is the stronger buy on paper: it is cheaper, has 600 km EV range, 510 hp and a larger boot. Choose the Denza B8 if you specifically want plug-in hybrid petrol backup.
What is the price difference?
The Denza B8 costs RM459,939, while the Volvo EX90 costs RM442,888. That makes the Volvo RM17,051 cheaper.
Which one has more space?
The Denza B8 is larger outside at 5,195 mm long, 1,994 mm wide and 1,905 mm tall. The Volvo EX90 has the longer 2,985 mm wheelbase and the bigger boot at 310 litres.