Verdict
At RM609,000, the Porsche Cayenne costs RM180,112 more than the RM428,888 Volvo EX90, yet it seats five rather than seven and trails the Volvo from 0-100 km/h by 1.5 seconds. The Cayenne answers with a 772-litre boot, 462 litres more than the EX90, plus a 248 km/h top speed and a far lighter 2,130 kg kerb weight. For Malaysian family use, the EX90’s 617 km EV range, 350 kW DC charging and seven-seat layout make the stronger practical case; the Porsche suits buyers who need proper luggage space and petrol refuelling flexibility.
Cayenne
Pick the Porsche Cayenne if you need its 772-litre boot, 248 km/h top speed and 75-litre petrol tank more than a third row.
EX90
Pick the Volvo EX90 if you want seven seats, 617 km of EV range, 350 kW DC charging and a RM180,112 lower entry price.
Key differences
- Price: Porsche Cayenne RM609,000; Volvo EX90 RM428,888.
- Powertrain: Cayenne 348 hp/500 Nm 2,995 cc turbo petrol; EX90 twin motors with 671 hp/870 Nm.
- Acceleration: Cayenne 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds; EX90 in 4.2 seconds.
- Practicality: Cayenne has five seats and 772 litres of boot space; EX90 has seven seats and 310 litres.
- Dimensions and weight: Cayenne is 4,930 mm long and 2,130 kg; EX90 is 5,037 mm long and 2,704 kg.
- Energy use: Cayenne is rated at 10.8 L/100 km with a 75-litre tank; EX90 has a 106 kWh battery, 617 km range and 350 kW DC charging.
Cayenne
- 772-litre boot is 462 litres larger.
- 248 km/h top speed and 574 kg lower weight.
- 360-degree camera and auto parking.
- Five seats versus the EX90’s seven.
- 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time is 1.5 seconds slower.
- Four-year/100,000 km warranty is shorter than five years with unlimited mileage.
EX90
- Seven seats, including a 50:50 third row.
- 617 km EV range, 11 kW AC and 350 kW DC charging.
- Ventilated massage front seats, head-up display and 25-speaker 1,600-watt audio.
- 310-litre boot is far smaller than the Cayenne’s 772 litres.
- 2,704 kg kerb weight is 574 kg heavier.
- 180 km/h top speed is 68 km/h lower.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM609,000 | RM428,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,632✓ | RM1,940 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing | 800V 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 | — | 671 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 870 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 106 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 617 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 350 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 | 4.2 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) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Active Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Active Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" RS Spyder Design | 21" 8-spoke Glossy Black Diamond-cut Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" RS Spyder Design | 21" 8-spoke Glossy Black Diamond-cut 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 |
| Safety Notes | — | Roof-mounted LiDAR removed on the CKD model (driver assistance functionality largely unchanged); dual Nvidia Drive AGX Orin processors |
| 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 | Powered and Ventilated Nappa Leather Seats with Massage |
| 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 better family-focused choice: it costs less, has seven seats, 617 km of claimed range and reaches 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds. Choose the Cayenne if its 772-litre boot and petrol powertrain suit your use better.
What is the price difference?
The Porsche Cayenne costs RM609,000 and the Volvo EX90 costs RM428,888, so the Cayenne is RM180,112 more expensive.
Which has the larger boot, the Porsche Cayenne or Volvo EX90?
The Porsche Cayenne has the larger boot at 772 litres. The Volvo EX90 has 310 litres, a 462-litre deficit, though it provides two extra seats.