Verdict
The Denza Z9 GT costs RM368,690, undercutting the Volvo EX90 by RM60,198 while bringing 1,140 hp, 1,210 Nm and a 2.7-second 0-100 km/h time against 671 hp, 870 Nm and 4.2 seconds. Its 122.49 kWh battery is larger, yet the EX90 goes 17 km farther at 617 km. The Volvo makes more sense for a seven-seat household and its RM1,940 annual road tax is far easier to swallow than RM9,140. Choose the Denza for five-seat performance, boot space and charging headroom; choose the Volvo for family capacity.
Z9 GT
Pick the Denza Z9 GT if you want the RM60,198 saving, 2.7-second acceleration, a 495-litre boot and 4 kW V2L in a five-seat wagon.
EX90
Pick the Volvo EX90 if you need seven seats, 617 km of range, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty coverage and much lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Denza Z9 GT RM368,690; Volvo EX90 RM428,888.
- Power and torque: Denza Z9 GT 1,140 hp and 1,210 Nm; Volvo EX90 671 hp and 870 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h and top speed: Denza Z9 GT 2.7 seconds and 240 km/h; Volvo EX90 4.2 seconds and 180 km/h.
- Battery and range: Denza Z9 GT 122.49 kWh and 600 km; Volvo EX90 106 kWh and 617 km.
- DC charging and V2L: Denza Z9 GT 1,500 kW and 4 kW V2L; Volvo EX90 350 kW and no V2L.
- Seats and boot space: Denza Z9 GT five seats and 495 litres; Volvo EX90 seven seats and 310 litres.
Z9 GT
- RM60,198 cheaper with far stronger 1,140 hp, 1,210 Nm output.
- 495-litre boot is 185 litres larger.
- 1,500 kW DC charging rating, 4 kW V2L and front/rear fridges.
- Five seats versus the EX90's seven.
- 600 km range trails the EX90 by 17 km.
- RM9,140 annual road tax versus RM1,940.
EX90
- Seven seats, including a 50:50 third row and integrated booster cushions on the outer second-row seats.
- 617 km range and RM1,940 annual road tax.
- Unlimited-kilometre five-year vehicle warranty and 25-speaker 1,600-watt Bowers & Wilkins audio.
- RM60,198 more expensive.
- 671 hp and 870 Nm leave it 1.5 seconds slower to 100 km/h.
- 310-litre boot is 185 litres smaller and it has no V2L.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM368,690✓ | RM428,888 |
| Body type | Wagon | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM9,140 | RM1,940✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 1,000V architecture (e3 Platform) | 800V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 3 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 1,140 hp✓ | 671 hp |
| Motor Torque | 1,210 Nm✓ | 870 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 122.49 kWh✓ | 106 kWh |
| EV Range | 600 km | 617 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 1,500 kW✓ | 350 kW |
| V2L | 4 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 2.7 seconds✓ | 4.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,180 mm | 5,037 mm |
| Width | 1,990 mm | 1,964 mm |
| Height | 1,490 mm | 1,747 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,125 mm | 2,985 mm |
| Weight | 2,895 kg | 2,704 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 495 litres✓ | 310 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/45R20 | 265/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/45R20 | 295/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 7 | Michelin Pilot Sport EV VOL |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Active Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Active Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" Y-spoke Alloys | 21" 8-spoke Glossy Black Diamond-cut Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Y-spoke Alloys | 21" 8-spoke Glossy Black Diamond-cut Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | DiSus-A Intelligent Dual Chamber Air Suspension | Active Chassis with Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags, 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 Outer Two 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 |
| Safety Notes | — | Roof-mounted LiDAR removed on the CKD model (driver assistance functionality largely unchanged); dual Nvidia Drive AGX Orin processors |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation, Memory and Massaging | Powered and Ventilated Nappa Leather Seats with Massage |
| Rear Seats | Powered Rear Seats with Extendable Leg Rests | 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 | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 Wireless Charger Front, 1 Wireless Chargers Rear, 2 USB Rear | 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Middle Row, 2 USB-C Third Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 17.3" Touchscreen with Google Automotive Services Built-in, Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 20-speaker Devialet Sound System, 13.2" Front Passenger Touchscreen | 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 Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes, e3 Parking | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | All Doors | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Front and Rear Fridges | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-years/160,000 km Drivetrain and High Voltage Battery Warranty | 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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Z9 GT vs EX90 FAQ
Is the Denza Z9 GT or Volvo EX90 better?
The Denza Z9 GT is the stronger buy for five occupants, with 1,140 hp, a 495-litre boot, V2L and a lower purchase price. The Volvo EX90 is better if seven seats, 617 km range and RM1,940 annual road tax matter more than outright pace.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo EX90 costs RM60,198 more than the Denza Z9 GT.
Which has the lower running tax and longer warranty?
The Volvo EX90 has the lower annual road tax at RM1,940 versus RM9,140. Its vehicle warranty runs for five years with unlimited mileage; the Denza Z9 GT has six years or 150,000 km. Both have eight-year, 160,000 km high-voltage battery coverage.