Toyota Vellfire vs Volvo S90
Verdict
The Toyota Vellfire is the chauffeured VIP-lounge choice: seven seats, power sliding doors, ottoman captain chairs and a taller 1,950 mm body make it the proper family or business MPV. The Volvo S90 costs RM77,112 less and is the much quicker, cleaner sedan on paper, with a 315 hp petrol engine, two electric motors, 90 km EV range and 2.1 L/100 km rating. For a Malaysian buyer, this is space and access versus pace, plug-in efficiency and lower annual road tax.
Vellfire
Pick the Toyota Vellfire if you need seven seats, sliding-door access, ottoman captain chairs and proper rear-cabin comfort more than outright performance.
S90
Pick the Volvo S90 if you want a five-seat executive sedan with plug-in hybrid drive, all-wheel drive, 4.9-second 0-100 km/h performance and lower running costs on paper.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota Vellfire RM448,000; Volvo S90 RM370,888
- Seating: Toyota Vellfire 7 seats; Volvo S90 5 seats
- Powertrain: Toyota Vellfire 2.5 NA petrol with 180 hp/235 Nm; Volvo S90 2.0 PHEV with 315 hp/400 Nm plus 86 hp/240 Nm motor output
- Rated economy: Toyota Vellfire 9.1 L/100 km; Volvo S90 2.1 L/100 km
- Size: Toyota Vellfire 5,005 mm long and 1,950 mm tall; Volvo S90 4,969 mm long and 1,440 mm tall
- Road tax: Toyota Vellfire RM835 a year; Volvo S90 RM365 a year
Vellfire
- Seven-seat MPV layout with 7 three-point seat belts
- Power-adjustable ottoman captain middle-row seats and 50:50 fold-up last row
- Power sliding doors with soft-close, plus a powered boot with soft close
- Costs RM77,112 more than the Volvo S90
- Much lower output: 180 hp and 235 Nm versus the Volvo’s 315 hp/400 Nm petrol engine plus electric motor assistance
- Higher rated fuel use and road tax: 9.1 L/100 km and RM835 versus 2.1 L/100 km and RM365
S90
- Plug-in hybrid system with 18.8 kWh battery and 90 km EV range
- All-wheel drive and 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- 19-speaker, 1,400W Bowers & Wilkins audio and head-up display
- Only five seats versus the Vellfire’s seven
- No power sliding doors or ottoman captain chairs
- Lower boot space: 500 litres versus 510 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 448,000 | RM 370,888✓ |
| Body type | MPV | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with turbocharger, supercharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 2,494 cc | 1,969 cc |
| Horsepower | 180 hp | 315 hp✓ |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 400 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore | 90 mm | 82 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8 | 10.3 |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 86 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 240 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | — | 18.8 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 90 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 3.7 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed Super CVT-i with Sports Sequential Shiftmatic | 8 Speed Automatic |
| Gears | 7 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Toyota | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 4.9 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 9.1 L/100 km | 2.1 L/100 km✓ |
| Top Speed | 170 km/h | 180 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | — | 46 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,005 mm | 4,969 mm |
| Width | 1,850 mm | 1,879 mm |
| Height | 1,950 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 2,941 mm |
| Weight | 2,105 kg | 2,105 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 60 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 510 litres✓ | 500 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R19 | 255/40R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R19 | 255/40R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060 | Continental ContiSportContact 5 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbone | Multi-link with Transverse Leaf Spring, Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 19" 10-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 19" 10-spoke Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Active Chassis - Adjustable Dampers |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, 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 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Middle Row Passenger Seats | Available on two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection | Yes, City Safety 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 | Adaptive LED Projectors with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| 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 |
| Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Ottoman Captain Middle Row Seat, 50:50 Fold-up Last Row | 60:40 Split-folding with Integrated 2-stage Booster Child Seat Cushions for the Outer Seats |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof, Rear | — |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front, 1 Console Box, 2 First Row, 2 Second Row | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB-C |
| 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 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Sun Shades, Powered Panoramic Roof Shades | Powered rear sun shade, manual rear door window sun shades |
| Audio | 14" Display Audio with Touch Screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, 15-speaker JBL Sound System | 9" Sensus Connect with Bowers & Wilkins Premium Sound Audio System, 19 Speakers, 1,400W |
| 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 Knob Twist |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Steering Assist and Curve Speed Reduction | Active Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot with soft close function | Remote Control Activated with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera | Yes, with 360 camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Power Sliding with Soft-close Function, One-touch Auto Close, Anti-pinch | — |
| 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 Hybrid Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 835 | RM 365✓ |
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.
Vellfire vs S90 FAQ
Is the Toyota Vellfire or Volvo S90 better?
The Vellfire is better for seven-seat comfort and chauffeured use. The S90 is better for performance and efficiency, with plug-in hybrid drive, all-wheel drive and a 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo S90 is RM77,112 cheaper, at RM370,888 versus RM448,000 for the Toyota Vellfire.
Which is cheaper to run on paper?
The Volvo S90. It is rated at 2.1 L/100 km and RM365 road tax, while the Toyota Vellfire is rated at 9.1 L/100 km and RM835 road tax.