Verdict
The Denza B8 asks RM459,939, a substantial RM173,029 above the RM286,910 Volvo V60, but it brings seven seats, a 36.8-kWh battery and 100 km of EV range against the Volvo’s five seats, 11.6 kWh and 49 km. Its 120-kW DC charging also matters for longer Malaysian trips. The V60 is quicker to 100 km/h by 0.2 seconds, has a far more useful 529-litre boot and weighs 1,264 kg less. Pick the Denza for family capacity and electric capability; choose the Volvo for a more manageable, lower-cost wagon.
Pick the Denza B8 if you need seven seats, 100 km of EV range and 120-kW DC charging.
Pick the Volvo V60 if you want a RM173,029 lower entry price, a 529-litre boot and marginally quicker acceleration.
Key differences
- Price: Denza B8 RM459,939; Volvo V60 RM286,910.
- EV range: Denza B8 100 km; Volvo V60 49 km.
- Battery capacity: Denza B8 36.8 kWh; Volvo V60 11.6 kWh.
- DC charging: Denza B8 120 kW; Volvo V60 has no DC charging rate stated.
- Seating: Denza B8 seven seats; Volvo V60 five seats.
- Boot space: Denza B8 147 litres; Volvo V60 529 litres.
B8
- Seven seats, including a 50:50 split-folding third row.
- 100 km EV range with 11-kW AC and 120-kW DC charging.
- Ventilated, memory and massaging front seats; rear-seat ventilation and power doors.
- Costs RM173,029 more than the Volvo V60.
- Its 147-litre boot is 382 litres smaller than the V60’s 529 litres.
- At 3,305 kg, it is 1,264 kg heavier than the V60.
V60
- RM173,029 cheaper than the Denza B8.
- 529-litre boot and a 4.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Adaptive LED headlamps, head-up display and Park Assist Pilot.
- Five seats versus the Denza B8’s seven.
- 49 km EV range is 51 km shorter than the Denza’s 100 km.
- Its 3.7-kW AC charging is lower than the Denza’s 11 kW, and no DC charging rate is stated.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM459,939 | RM286,910✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Wagon |
| Segment | Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM365✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with turbocharger, supercharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,997 cc | 1,969 cc |
| Horsepower | 192 hp | 316 hp✓ |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 400 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore | — | 82 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.3 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 670 hp✓ | 86 hp |
| Motor Torque | 760 Nm✓ | 240 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 36.8 kWh✓ | 11.6 kWh |
| EV Range | 100 km✓ | 49 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW✓ | 3.7 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 120 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 8-Speed Geartronic |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Aisin |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.8 seconds | 4.6 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | — | 2 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 46 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,195 mm | 4,761 mm |
| Width | 1,994 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,905 mm | 1,432 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mm | 2,872 mm |
| Weight | 3,305 kg | 2,041 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 91.5 litres | 60 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 147 litres | 529 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/55R20 | 235/40R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/55R20 | 235/40R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport EV | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 19" 5-multi-spoke Two-Tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 19" 5-multi-spoke Two-Tone Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | DiSus-P Hydraulic Suspension | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag, | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, 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 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Second Row Seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian, Cyclist, Oncoming Vehicle and Large Animal Detection (4 to 80 km/h) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Night Vision | Yes | — |
| Safety Notes | — | Blind Spot Collision Mitigation, Rear Cross Traffic Collision Mitigation, Run-off Road Protection |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | Adaptive LED Projectors with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation, Memory and Massaging | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Power Recline & Sliding, Ventilation, 50:50 Split-folding Third Row | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 1 Boot, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 4 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 17.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 18-speaker Devialet Sound System | 9" Touchscreen Sensus Connect Infotainment System with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and 16-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System (600 W) |
| 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 Knob Twist |
| 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 |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Side Opening Boot | Powered Boot with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 5 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Park Assist Pilot with Parallel and Perpendicular Parking |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | All Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Boot Grocery Bag Holder |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 120,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-years/160,000 km Drivetrain Warranty, 8-year/150,000 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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B8 vs V60 FAQ
Is the Denza B8 or Volvo V60 better?
The Denza B8 is better for seven-seat family use, longer 100 km EV running and DC charging. The Volvo V60 is the better pick for a large 529-litre boot, lower purchase cost and its 4.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
What is the price difference?
The Denza B8 costs RM173,029 more than the Volvo V60. That gap brings two extra seats, a 36.8-kWh battery rather than 11.6 kWh, 100 km rather than 49 km of EV range, plus 120-kW DC charging.
Which model is more practical for luggage?
The Volvo V60 is markedly better for luggage, with 529 litres of boot space against the Denza B8’s 147 litres. The Denza instead prioritises passenger capacity with seven seats and a third row.