Lexus RX vs Volvo EX90
Verdict
The Lexus RX is the dearer five-seat petrol SUV at RM468,888, RM26,000 above the RM442,888 Volvo EX90. For that, it gives you the larger quoted boot, 612 litres against 310 litres, and a 2,393 cc petrol drivetrain with a 68-litre tank. The EX90 goes the other way: seven seats, dual-motor AWD, 510 hp, 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds and a 111.0 kWh battery rated at 600 km. It is also physically bigger, so it suits buyers who can live with EV charging and want more pace.
Pick the Lexus RX if you want five seats, a 612-litre boot and a petrol AWD SUV with a 68-litre tank rather than an EV.
Pick the Volvo EX90 if you need seven seats, 600 km EV range and the much quicker 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus RX RM468,888; Volvo EX90 RM442,888
- Seats: Lexus RX 5; Volvo EX90 7
- Powertrain: Lexus RX 2,393 cc petrol; Volvo EX90 dual-motor electric
- Power and acceleration: Lexus RX 275 hp and 7.6 s; Volvo EX90 510 hp and 4.9 s
- Size: Lexus RX 4,890/1,920/1,695 mm; Volvo EX90 5,037/1,964/1,747 mm
- Boot space: Lexus RX 612 L; Volvo EX90 310 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 468,888 | RM 442,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 2,393 cc | Dual motor |
| Power | 275 hp | 510 hp✓ |
| Torque | 430 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.6 s | 4.9 s✓ |
| Top speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 111.0 kWh |
| EV range | — | 600 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,890 mm | 5,037 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,964 mm |
| Height | 1,695 mm | 1,747 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,985 mm |
| Boot space | 612 L✓ | 310 L |
| Fuel tank | 68 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 9✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 754✓ | RM 965 |
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.
RX
- 612-litre boot is larger than the EX90’s 310 litres
- Petrol drivetrain and 68-litre tank suit drivers not ready for charging
- Lower annual road tax: RM754 versus RM965
- Five seats only, against the EX90’s seven
- Slower 0-100 km/h time: 7.6 seconds versus 4.9 seconds
- Lower output: 275 hp versus 510 hp
EX90
- Seven seats where the RX has five
- Much quicker 0-100 km/h time: 4.9 seconds versus 7.6 seconds
- 111.0 kWh battery with 600 km EV range
- Smaller quoted boot: 310 litres versus 612 litres
- Higher annual road tax: RM965 versus RM754
- Needs EV charging, while the RX has a 68-litre petrol tank
RX vs EX90 FAQ
Is the Lexus RX or Volvo EX90 better?
The Volvo EX90 is better for performance, seating and EV range. The Lexus RX is better if you want petrol refuelling and the larger quoted boot. It comes down to seven-seat EV pace versus five-seat petrol practicality.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus RX costs RM468,888 and the Volvo EX90 costs RM442,888, so the Lexus is RM26,000 more expensive.
Which is more practical for family use?
For seating, the Volvo EX90 wins with 7 seats versus 5. For luggage capacity, the Lexus RX has the advantage at 612 litres versus 310 litres.