GWM Wey G9 vs Volvo V60
Verdict
The GWM Wey G9 is the family-first choice here: it costs RM52,088 less, seats seven, has a much bigger 44.2 kWh battery and goes 170 km on EV power. It is also physically larger, with a 3,085 mm wheelbase, so it suits buyers who need MPV space more than outright pace. The Volvo V60 is quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds versus 5.7, and its 529-litre boot beats the GWM’s 233 litres. But it seats only five and its EV range is 90 km.
Pick the GWM Wey G9 if you need seven seats, 170 km of EV range and a lower RM269,800 price.
Pick the Volvo V60 if you want the quicker 4.6-second 0-100 km/h time and a larger 529-litre boot in a five-seat wagon.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Wey G9 RM269,800; Volvo V60 RM321,888
- Seats: GWM Wey G9 7; Volvo V60 5
- EV range: GWM Wey G9 170 km; Volvo V60 90 km
- Battery capacity: GWM Wey G9 44.2 kWh; Volvo V60 18.8 kWh
- 0-100 km/h: GWM Wey G9 5.7 s; Volvo V60 4.6 s
- Boot space: GWM Wey G9 233 L; Volvo V60 529 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 269,800✓ | RM 321,888 |
| Body type | MPV | Wagon |
| Segment | Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Engine | 1,499 cc | 1,969 cc |
| Power | 148 hp | 316 hp✓ |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 400 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.7 s | 4.6 s✓ |
| Top speed | 190 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 2.0 L/100km |
| Battery | 44.2 kWh✓ | 18.8 kWh |
| EV range | 170 km✓ | 90 km |
| CO₂ | — | 46 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,050 mm | 4,761 mm |
| Width | 1,985 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,900 mm | 1,432 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,085 mm | 2,872 mm |
| Boot space | 233 L | 529 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 58 L | 60 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120✓ | RM 365 |
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.
Wey G9
- Seven-seat MPV body gives it the passenger-count advantage
- 170 km EV range is nearly double the Volvo’s 90 km
- Lower annual road tax at RM120
- 233-litre boot is small next to the Volvo’s 529 litres
- Slower 0-100 km/h time at 5.7 seconds
- Lower listed output: 148 hp and 240 Nm
V60
- Quicker 0-100 km/h time of 4.6 seconds
- Higher listed output: 316 hp and 400 Nm
- 529-litre boot is much larger than the GWM’s 233 litres
- Five seats only, against the GWM’s seven
- Shorter 90 km EV range
- Higher annual road tax at RM365
Wey G9 vs V60 FAQ
Is the GWM Wey G9 or Volvo V60 better?
For family use, the GWM Wey G9 is better because it has seven seats and 170 km of EV range. For performance and luggage space, the Volvo V60 is better with 4.6-second acceleration and a 529-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo V60 costs RM52,088 more than the GWM Wey G9. The GWM is RM269,800, while the Volvo is RM321,888.
Which has the longer EV range?
The GWM Wey G9 has the longer EV range at 170 km, compared with 90 km for the Volvo V60. It also has the larger battery, 44.2 kWh versus 18.8 kWh.