Verdict
For Malaysian buyers, the Volvo EX90 costs RM442,888 against the Porsche Cayenne’s RM609,000, leaving RM166,112 for home charging and running costs. Its two motors produce 510 hp and 910 Nm, reach 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds, and bring a 111 kWh battery with 600 km range. The Cayenne counters with a far larger 772-litre boot and 248 km/h top speed, but its 348 hp, 500 Nm petrol drivetrain is slower to 100 km/h at 5.7 seconds. The EX90 also adds two seats and lower annual road tax.
Cayenne
Pick the Porsche Cayenne if you need the much larger 772-litre boot and prefer its 248 km/h top speed.
EX90
Pick the Volvo EX90 if you want seven seats, 600 km EV range and 4.9-second acceleration for RM166,112 less.
Key differences
- Price: Porsche Cayenne RM609,000; Volvo EX90 RM442,888.
- Performance: Cayenne 348 hp and 500 Nm; EX90 510 hp and 910 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Cayenne 5.7 seconds; EX90 4.9 seconds.
- Top speed: Cayenne 248 km/h; EX90 180 km/h.
- Seating and boot: Cayenne five seats and 772 litres; EX90 seven seats and 310 litres.
- Annual road tax: Cayenne RM1,632; EX90 RM965.
Cayenne
- 772-litre boot versus 310 litres.
- 248 km/h top speed versus 180 km/h.
- Malaysia CKD assembly.
- RM166,112 more expensive.
- Slower 0-100 km/h time: 5.7 seconds versus 4.9 seconds.
- Only five seats versus seven.
EX90
- 510 hp and 910 Nm from two motors.
- 111 kWh battery, 600 km range and 250 kW DC charging.
- Seven seats, plus five-year unlimited-mileage warranty and eight-year/160,000 km battery warranty.
- 310-litre boot is 462 litres smaller.
- 180 km/h top speed is 68 km/h lower.
- China CBU rather than Malaysia CKD.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM609,000 | RM442,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,632 | RM965✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,995 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 348 hp | — |
| Torque | 500 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 84 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 510 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 910 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 111 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 600 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 250 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-Speed Tiptronic S | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Porsche | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds | 4.9 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 10.8 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 248 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,930 mm | 5,037 mm |
| Width | 2,194 mm | 1,964 mm |
| Height | 1,698 mm | 1,747 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,895 mm | 2,985 mm |
| Weight | 2,130 kg | 2,704 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 75 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 772 litres✓ | 310 litres |
| Front Tyre | 295/45R20 | 265/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/45R20 | 295/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook Ventus S1 evoZ | Michelin Pilot Sport EV VOL |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" RS Spyder Design | 21" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" RS Spyder Design | 21" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Porsche Adaptive Air Suspension | Active Chassis with Air Suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver and Front Passenger Knee, Front Side, Front 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 | Two Outer Rear Seats | Available on outer rear seats, with Integrated Booster Cushions |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection | Yes, with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 14-way Power Adjustable with Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function for Driver |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding with Remote Release | 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 | — | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 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 | Powered sunshades for rear side windows | — |
| Audio | 12.3" Porsche Communication Manager with Porsche Connect Plus, Apple CarPlay, 14-speaker 710-watt Bose Surround 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 | Push Start Button | Keyless (Depress Brake to Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround View System | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 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.
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Cayenne vs EX90 FAQ
Is the Porsche Cayenne or Volvo EX90 better?
The Volvo EX90 is the stronger all-round buy on performance, seven-seat capacity, EV range and annual road tax. Choose the Porsche Cayenne if its 772-litre boot and 248 km/h top speed matter more than outright value.
What is the price difference?
The Porsche Cayenne costs RM166,112 more than the Volvo EX90.
Which is faster and cheaper to tax each year?
The Volvo EX90 reaches 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds, beating the Cayenne’s 5.7 seconds. Its annual road tax is RM965, compared with RM1,632 for the Cayenne.