Verdict
The Denza Z9 GT is the more extravagant choice: its three motors produce 1,140 hp and 1,210 Nm, cutting 0-100 km/h to 2.7 seconds, while the 122.49-kWh battery is rated for 600 km. It also brings air suspension, powered rear seats with leg rests and rear fridges. But at RM39,802 more, its RM9,140 annual road tax is a serious Malaysian running-cost penalty. The Volvo XC60 is slower and less lavish, yet its RM428 road tax, 71-litre fuel tank and CKD build make it the more conventional ownership proposition.
Pick the Denza Z9 GT if you want 2.7-second performance, 600 km EV range and far more rear-seat luxury than the XC60.
Pick the Volvo XC60 if RM428 yearly road tax, a 71-litre petrol tank and a more compact 4,708-mm SUV suit your daily use better.
Key differences
- Price: Denza Z9 GT RM368,690; Volvo XC60 RM328,888.
- Annual road tax: Denza Z9 GT RM9,140; Volvo XC60 RM428.
- 0-100 km/h: Denza Z9 GT 2.7 seconds; Volvo XC60 6.9 seconds.
- Power output: Denza Z9 GT has three motors with 1,140 hp; Volvo XC60 has a 246-hp 1,969-cc turbo petrol engine.
- Length: Denza Z9 GT 5,180 mm; Volvo XC60 4,708 mm.
- Boot space: Denza Z9 GT 495 litres; Volvo XC60 483 litres.
Z9 GT
- 1,140 hp, 1,210 Nm and a 2.7-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 122.49-kWh battery, 600-km range and 1,500-kW DC charging rate.
- Air suspension, massaging front seats, powered rear seats and rear fridges.
- RM9,140 annual road tax versus the XC60's RM428.
- RM39,802 more expensive than the XC60.
- 2,895 kg kerb weight versus 2,450 kg.
XC60
- RM428 annual road tax and a 71-litre fuel tank.
- 4,708-mm length is 472 mm shorter than the Denza Z9 GT.
- Integrated two-stage booster cushions on the outer rear seats and contactless boot opening.
- 6.9-second 0-100 km/h time is 4.2 seconds behind the Denza Z9 GT.
- 483-litre boot is 12 litres smaller than the Denza Z9 GT's.
- Rear occupants get air-con vents rather than dual-zone rear climate control.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM368,690 | RM328,888✓ |
| Body type | Wagon | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM9,140 | RM428✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 1,000V architecture (e3 Platform) | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing with MHEV Assistance |
| Capacity | — | 1,969 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 246 hp |
| Torque | — | 350 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | — | 82 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.8 |
| Number of Motors | 3 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 1,140 hp✓ | 13 hp |
| Motor Torque | 1,210 Nm✓ | 30 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 122.49 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 600 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 1,500 kW | — |
| V2L | 4 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 8-Speed Geartronic |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 2.7 seconds✓ | 6.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,180 mm | 4,708 mm |
| Width | 1,990 mm | 1,902 mm |
| Height | 1,490 mm | 1,655 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,125 mm | 2,865 mm |
| Weight | 2,895 kg | 2,450 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 71 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 495 litres✓ | 483 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/45R20 | — |
| Rear Tyre | 225/45R20 | — |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 7 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Y-spoke Alloys | 19" 5-double-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Y-spoke Alloys | 19" 5-double-spoke Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | DiSus-A Intelligent Dual Chamber Air 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 | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, with Integrated Boosters |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Projector 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 | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | Powered Rear Seats with Extendable Leg Rests | 40:20:40 Split Folding with integrated 2-stage booster child seat cushions for the outer seats |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 Wireless Charger Front, 1 Wireless Chargers Rear, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | Powered Sunshade for Panoramic Glass Roof |
| 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 | 11.2" Central Display with Android Automotive OS, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, Bowers & Wilkins High Fidelity Audio System |
| 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 | Active Cruise Control with 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
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 XC60 FAQ
Is the Denza Z9 GT or Volvo XC60 better?
The Denza Z9 GT is better for outright performance, EV range and rear-seat equipment, with 1,140 hp, 600 km of range and powered rear seats. The Volvo XC60 is the more sensible choice for annual road tax, costing RM428 against RM9,140.
What is the price difference?
The Denza Z9 GT costs RM39,802 more than the Volvo XC60.
Which has the better warranty coverage?
The Denza Z9 GT has a six-year or 150,000-km manufacturer warranty, plus an eight-year or 160,000-km drivetrain and high-voltage battery warranty. The Volvo XC60 has a five-year warranty with unlimited mileage.