Volkswagen Touareg vs Volvo XC90
Verdict
At RM384,972, the Volkswagen Touareg is RM33,916 cheaper and much quicker: 335 hp, 450 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 6.0 seconds versus the Volvo XC90’s 249 hp, 350 Nm and 7.7 seconds. It also has an 810-litre boot and 90-litre tank. The XC90 answers with seven seats, one extra airbag and far lower RM428 annual road tax. For Malaysia, this is performance and luggage space against family seating and running-cost relief.
Pick the Volkswagen Touareg if you want the stronger five-seat SUV, with 335 hp, 450 Nm, a 6.0-second century sprint and an 810-litre boot.
Pick the Volvo XC90 if you need seven seats, lower RM428 annual road tax and can accept the slower 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: Volkswagen Touareg RM384,972; Volvo XC90 RM418,888
- Seats: Volkswagen Touareg 5; Volvo XC90 7
- Power and torque: Volkswagen Touareg 335 hp/450 Nm; Volvo XC90 249 hp/350 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Volkswagen Touareg 6.0 s; Volvo XC90 7.7 s
- Boot space: Volkswagen Touareg 810 L; Volvo XC90 451 L
- Road tax per year: Volkswagen Touareg RM1,632; Volvo XC90 RM428
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 384,972✓ | RM 418,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 2,995 cc | 1,969 cc |
| Power | 335 hp✓ | 249 hp |
| Torque | 450 Nm✓ | 350 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.0 s✓ | 7.7 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,878 mm | 4,950 mm |
| Width | 1,984 mm | 1,958 mm |
| Height | 1,702 mm | 1,776 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,984 mm | 2,984 mm |
| Boot space | 810 L✓ | 451 L |
| Fuel tank | 90 L | 71 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 1,632 | RM 428✓ |
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.
Touareg
- Stronger 335 hp and 450 Nm output
- Quicker 6.0-second 0-100 km/h time
- Large 810-litre boot
- Only five seats
- Higher RM1,632 annual road tax
- Fewer airbags: 6 versus 7
XC90
- Seven-seat cabin
- Lower RM428 annual road tax
- One extra airbag: 7 in total
- Costs RM33,916 more
- Slower 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 451-litre boot
Touareg vs XC90 FAQ
Is the Volkswagen Touareg or Volvo XC90 better?
The Volkswagen Touareg is better for pace and cargo space, with 335 hp and an 810-litre boot. The Volvo XC90 is better if you need seven seats and lower road tax. They serve different buyers.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo XC90 costs RM33,916 more than the Volkswagen Touareg.
Which SUV is more practical for a family?
The Volvo XC90 has the family advantage if you need seven seats. If five seats are enough, the Volkswagen Touareg gives far more boot space at 810 litres versus 451 litres.