Porsche Cayenne vs Volvo EX90
Verdict
At RM442,888, the Volvo EX90 undercuts the RM609,000 Porsche Cayenne by RM166,112, yet its two motors give 510 hp/910 Nm and a 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time versus the Cayenne’s 335 hp/450 Nm and 5.7 seconds. It also seats seven and gets a 600 km EV range. The Porsche answers with a higher 248 km/h top speed, a far larger 772-litre boot against 310 litres, and petrol refuelling familiarity. For Malaysia, this is family EV value versus a pricier Porsche with more luggage room.
Cayenne
Pick the Porsche Cayenne if you want the larger listed boot, higher top speed and a petrol SUV with an 8-speed Tiptronic S automatic.
EX90
Pick the Volvo EX90 if you want seven seats, stronger acceleration, lower road tax and a 600 km electric range for less money.
Key differences
- Price: Porsche Cayenne RM609,000; Volvo EX90 RM442,888
- Output: Porsche Cayenne 335 hp/450 Nm; Volvo EX90 510 hp/910 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Porsche Cayenne 5.7 seconds; Volvo EX90 4.9 seconds
- Top speed: Porsche Cayenne 248 km/h; Volvo EX90 180 km/h
- Seats and boot: Porsche Cayenne 5 seats/772 litres; Volvo EX90 7 seats/310 litres
- Warranty: Porsche Cayenne 4 years/100,000 km; Volvo EX90 5 years/unlimited mileage plus 8-year/160,000 km battery warranty
Cayenne
- Much larger listed boot at 772 litres versus 310 litres
- Higher top speed: 248 km/h versus 180 km/h
- Lighter kerb weight: 2,130 kg versus 2,704 kg
- Costs RM166,112 more
- Slower to 100 km/h: 5.7 seconds versus 4.9 seconds
- Only five seats versus seven in the EX90
EX90
- Quicker acceleration: 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds
- Seven seats with third-row USB-C points and cup holders
- Lower annual road tax at RM965 versus RM1,632
- Lower governed top speed: 180 km/h versus 248 km/h
- Smaller listed boot: 310 litres versus 772 litres
- Heavier at 2,704 kg versus 2,130 kg
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 609,000 | RM 442,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing | — |
| Capacity | 2,995 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 335 hp | — |
| Torque | 450 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V | — |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 84 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 510 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 910 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | — | 111 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 600 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| 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) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| 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 |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| 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 |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 1,632 | 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.
Cayenne vs EX90 FAQ
Is the Porsche Cayenne or Volvo EX90 better?
The Volvo EX90 is the stronger buy on paper: it is cheaper, quicker, has seven seats and a longer warranty. The Porsche Cayenne suits buyers who prioritise boot space, top speed and petrol operation.
What is the price difference?
The Porsche Cayenne costs RM609,000, while the Volvo EX90 costs RM442,888. That makes the Cayenne RM166,112 more expensive.
Which one is quicker?
The Volvo EX90 is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 4.9 seconds, compared with 5.7 seconds for the Porsche Cayenne. The Cayenne has the higher top speed, at 248 km/h versus the EX90’s 180 km/h.