Verdict
At RM448,000, the Toyota Vellfire costs RM5,112 more than the RM442,888 Volvo EX90, yet they answer very different Malaysian family needs. The Vellfire is the better chauffeur-led seven-seater: its powered ottoman captain chairs, powered sliding doors and 510-litre boot suit airport runs and family luggage. The EX90 brings 510 hp, 910 Nm and a 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time, plus a 111-kWh battery rated for 600 km. It is far quicker and has all-wheel drive, but its 310-litre boot and 1,964-mm width demand more compromise in daily use.
Pick the Toyota Vellfire if your priority is a chauffeur-friendly MPV with powered ottoman middle-row seats, sliding doors and a 510-litre boot.
Pick the Volvo EX90 if you want a seven-seat electric SUV with 510 hp, 910 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 600-km EV range.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota Vellfire RM448,000; Volvo EX90 RM442,888.
- Powertrain: Vellfire 2.5-litre petrol, 180 hp and 235 Nm; EX90 twin motors, 510 hp and 910 Nm.
- Drive system: Vellfire front-wheel drive; EX90 all-wheel drive.
- Range/energy: Vellfire 60-litre petrol tank and 9.1 L/100 km rating; EX90 111-kWh battery and 600-km EV range.
- Boot space: Vellfire 510 litres; EX90 310 litres.
- Width: Vellfire 1,850 mm; EX90 1,964 mm.
Vellfire
- Powered ottoman captain middle-row seats.
- 510-litre boot, 200 litres larger than the EX90’s.
- Power sliding doors with soft-close function and powered rear sun shades.
- Its 180 hp and 235 Nm trail the EX90’s 510 hp and 910 Nm by a large margin.
- Front-wheel drive, where the EX90 has all-wheel drive.
- No head-up display; the EX90 gets one.
EX90
- Twin-motor all-wheel drive with 510 hp, 910 Nm and 4.9-second 0-100 km/h.
- 111-kWh battery, 600-km EV range and up to 250-kW DC charging.
- 25-speaker 1,600-watt Bowers & Wilkins audio and a head-up display.
- 310-litre boot is 200 litres smaller than the Vellfire’s.
- At 1,964 mm wide, it is 114 mm wider than the Vellfire.
- No powered rear sun shades, unlike the Vellfire.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM448,000 | RM442,888✓ |
| Body type | MPV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM835✓ | RM965 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,494 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 180 hp | — |
| Torque | 235 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 90 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8 | — |
| 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 | CVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed Super CVT-i with Sports Sequential Shiftmatic | — |
| Gears | 7 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Toyota | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 4.9 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 9.1 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 170 km/h | 180 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,005 mm | 5,037 mm |
| Width | 1,850 mm | 1,964 mm |
| Height | 1,950 mm | 1,747 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 2,985 mm |
| Weight | 2,105 kg | 2,704 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 510 litres✓ | 310 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R19 | 265/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R19 | 295/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060 | Michelin Pilot Sport EV VOL |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbone | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 21" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 21" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Active Chassis with Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear 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 | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Middle Row Passenger Seats | Available on outer rear seats, with Integrated Booster Cushions |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection | Yes, with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function, Ventilated | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function for Driver |
| Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Ottoman Captain Middle Row Seat, 50:50 Fold-up Last Row | 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 | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof, Rear | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front, 1 Console Box, 2 First Row, 2 Second Row | 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 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Sun Shades, Powered Panoramic Roof Shades | — |
| Audio | 14" Display Audio with Touch Screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, 15-speaker JBL 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, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless (Depress Brake to Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Steering Assist and Curve Speed Reduction | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot with soft close function | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Power Sliding with Soft-close Function, One-touch Auto Close, Anti-pinch | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 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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Vellfire vs EX90 FAQ
Is the Toyota Vellfire or Volvo EX90 better?
The Vellfire is better for chauffeur-style rear-seat comfort, sliding-door access and luggage space. The EX90 is better for electric driving, outright performance and all-wheel-drive traction, with 510 hp and a 600-km range.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Vellfire costs RM5,112 more than the Volvo EX90. That gap is small beside their different briefs: the Toyota is a petrol MPV, while the Volvo is a twin-motor electric SUV.
Which has the larger boot and more practical cabin access?
The Vellfire has the larger 510-litre boot versus 310 litres in the EX90, and its power sliding doors are more convenient for passengers in tight parking bays. Both seat seven.