Lexus ES vs Volvo ES90
Verdict
The Lexus ES is the conventional Malaysian executive sedan choice: 2.5-litre petrol, front-wheel drive and a 210 km/h top speed, with a 60-litre tank for long highway legs. The Volvo ES90 changes the rhythm completely, using a 329 hp single motor to hit 100 km/h in 6.6 seconds and a 92.0 kWh battery rated at 651 km. It is also bigger, especially in wheelbase at 3,102 mm versus 2,870 mm. Boot space is almost even, 420 litres plays 424, while road tax favours the EV at RM395 versus RM867.
Pick the Lexus ES if you want petrol refuelling, the lower entry price and a higher 210 km/h top speed.
Pick the Volvo ES90 if you can live with EV charging and want much stronger acceleration plus a longer 3,102 mm wheelbase.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus ES RM320,888; Volvo ES90 RM339,888
- Powertrain: Lexus ES 2,487 cc petrol; Volvo ES90 single-motor electric
- Output: Lexus ES 204 hp and 247 Nm; Volvo ES90 329 hp, torque not listed
- 0-100 km/h: Lexus ES 9.1 s; Volvo ES90 6.6 s
- Wheelbase: Lexus ES 2,870 mm; Volvo ES90 3,102 mm
- Road tax: Lexus ES RM867 per year; Volvo ES90 RM395 per year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 320,888✓ | RM 339,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 2,487 cc | Single motor |
| Power | 204 hp | 329 hp✓ |
| Torque | 247 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 9.1 s | 6.6 s✓ |
| Top speed | 210 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 92.0 kWh |
| EV range | — | 651 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,975 mm | 5,000 mm |
| Width | 1,865 mm | 1,942 mm |
| Height | 1,445 mm | 1,546 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 3,102 mm |
| Boot space | 420 L | 424 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 60 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 10✓ | 9 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 867 | RM 395✓ |
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.
ES
- Lower RM320,888 price
- Higher 210 km/h top speed
- 10 airbags
- Slower 9.1 s 0-100 km/h
- Shorter 2,870 mm wheelbase
- Higher RM867 yearly road tax
ES90
- Stronger 329 hp motor
- Quicker 6.6 s 0-100 km/h
- 651 km range from a 92.0 kWh battery
- Costs RM19,000 more
- Lower 180 km/h top speed
- 9 airbags versus 10 in the Lexus
ES vs ES90 FAQ
Is the Lexus ES or Volvo ES90 better?
The Volvo ES90 is better if you can charge at home and want performance: 329 hp, 6.6 s and 651 km range. The Lexus ES suits buyers who prefer petrol refuelling, a 210 km/h top speed and the lower purchase price.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo ES90 costs RM339,888 versus RM320,888 for the Lexus ES, so the Volvo is RM19,000 more expensive.
Which car has more space?
The Volvo ES90 is larger: 5,000 mm long, 1,942 mm wide and with a 3,102 mm wheelbase. The Lexus ES measures 4,975 mm long, 1,865 mm wide and 2,870 mm between the axles.