Verdict
At RM443,888, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N costs RM15,000 more than the RM428,888 Volvo EX90, but it is the driver’s choice: 0-100 km/h takes 3.4 seconds against 4.2 seconds, and its 260 km/h top speed is 80 km/h higher. The Volvo answers with much greater family utility, seven seats and a 617 km range from its 106 kWh battery, versus five seats, 448 km and 84 kWh for the Hyundai. Both support 11 kW AC and 350 kW DC charging, so the EX90’s range advantage is the meaningful Malaysian long-distance gain.
Pick the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N if a 3.4-second 0-100 km/h sprint, 260 km/h top speed, V2L and an eight-year vehicle warranty matter more than seven-seat space and range.
Pick the Volvo EX90 if you need seven seats, a 617 km claimed range, active air suspension and a RM15,000 lower purchase price.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N RM443,888; Volvo EX90 RM428,888.
- Performance: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N 601 hp, 740 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 3.4 seconds; Volvo EX90 671 hp, 870 Nm and 4.2 seconds.
- Battery and range: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N 84 kWh and 448 km; Volvo EX90 106 kWh and 617 km.
- Seating: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N five seats; Volvo EX90 seven seats.
- Dimensions: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is 4,715 mm long with a 3,000 mm wheelbase; Volvo EX90 is 5,037 mm long with a 2,985 mm wheelbase.
- Road tax: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N RM1,440 per year; Volvo EX90 RM1,940 per year.
Ioniq 5 N
- Quicker 3.4-second 0-100 km/h time and 260 km/h top speed.
- V2L supplies up to 3.6 kW.
- Eight-year/160,000 km vehicle warranty, versus five years for the EX90.
- Only five seats to the EX90’s seven.
- 448 km range trails the EX90’s 617 km.
- Costs RM15,000 more and lacks the EX90’s active air suspension.
EX90
- Seven seats, including 40:20:40 second-row and 50:50 third-row split folding.
- 106 kWh battery delivers a 617 km range.
- Active air suspension, massage front seats and 25-speaker 1,600-watt Bowers & Wilkins audio.
- 4.2-second 0-100 km/h time is 0.8 seconds slower than the Ioniq 5 N.
- 180 km/h top speed is 80 km/h lower.
- Five-year vehicle warranty is shorter than the Hyundai’s eight years.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM443,888 | RM428,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,440✓ | RM1,940 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | E-GMP platform, 800V architecture | 800V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 601 hp | 671 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 740 Nm | 870 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 84 kWh | 106 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 448 km | 617 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 350 kW | 350 kW |
| V2L | 3.6 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.4 seconds✓ | 4.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | 260 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,715 mm | 5,037 mm |
| Width | 1,940 mm | 1,964 mm |
| Height | 1,585 mm | 1,747 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 2,985 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,704 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | — | 310 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R21 | 265/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R21 | 295/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero Elect | Michelin Pilot Sport EV VOL |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Korea (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | Active Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Active Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" Alloys | 21" 8-spoke Glossy Black Diamond-cut Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Alloys | 21" 8-spoke Glossy Black Diamond-cut Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Electronically Controlled Suspension with N Torque Distribution | Active Chassis with Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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 | Manual for Rear Doors | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-Point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger 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 | Manual Adjustable with Heating and Ventilation | Powered and Ventilated Nappa Leather Seats with Massage |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 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 | Rear AC Vents | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Middle Row, 2 USB-C Third Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Voice Control and 8-speaker Bose Sound System | 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 with Pop-out Door Handles | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist | 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 Monitor | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Remote Smart Parking Assist 2 | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km 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.
Used Ioniq 5 N & EX90 for sale
Ioniq 5 N vs EX90 FAQ
Is the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N or Volvo EX90 better?
The Ioniq 5 N is better for outright performance, V2L and longer vehicle warranty coverage. The EX90 is the better family car, with seven seats, active air suspension and 169 km more claimed range.
What is the price difference?
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N costs RM443,888, which is RM15,000 more than the Volvo EX90 at RM428,888. The Volvo also costs RM500 more in annual road tax: RM1,940 versus RM1,440.
Which has the better range for long trips?
The Volvo EX90 does. Its 106 kWh battery is rated for 617 km, 169 km farther than the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N’s 448 km from 84 kWh. Both have 11 kW AC and 350 kW DC charging capability.