Volvo ES90 vs Volvo S60
Verdict
The Volvo ES90 asks RM339,888 against the Volvo S60’s RM315,888, so the RM24,000 gap buys a much larger electric sedan: 5,000 mm long, with a 3,102 mm wheelbase, 424-litre boot and 651 km EV range. The S60 fights back hard on pace, doing 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds versus 6.6 seconds, with AWD and a 250 km/h top speed. For Malaysia, this is space and full-EV range against sharper straight-line performance and plug-in hybrid flexibility.
Pick the Volvo ES90 if you want the larger sedan, the 92.0 kWh battery and the 651 km EV range.
Pick the Volvo S60 if you want quicker acceleration, AWD and the safety net of a 60-litre petrol tank.
Key differences
- Price: Volvo ES90 RM339,888; Volvo S60 RM315,888
- Powertrain: Volvo ES90 single-motor electric RWD; Volvo S60 1,969 cc petrol plug-in hybrid AWD
- Performance: Volvo ES90 0-100 km/h in 6.6 s, 180 km/h top speed; Volvo S60 4.5 s, 250 km/h
- Battery and EV range: Volvo ES90 92.0 kWh, 651 km; Volvo S60 18.8 kWh, 90 km
- Size and boot: Volvo ES90 5,000 mm long, 3,102 mm wheelbase, 424 L; Volvo S60 4,761 mm, 2,872 mm, 391 L
- Airbags and road tax: Volvo ES90 9 airbags, RM395/year; Volvo S60 6 airbags, RM365/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 339,888 | RM 315,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,969 cc |
| Power | 329 hp✓ | 314 hp |
| Torque | — | 400 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.6 s | 4.5 s✓ |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 2.0 L/100km |
| Battery | 92.0 kWh✓ | 18.8 kWh |
| EV range | 651 km✓ | 90 km |
| CO₂ | — | 46 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,000 mm | 4,761 mm |
| Width | 1,942 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,546 mm | 1,431 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,102 mm | 2,872 mm |
| Boot space | 424 L✓ | 391 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 60 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 9✓ | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 395 | 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.
ES90
- 651 km EV range from a 92.0 kWh battery
- Longer 3,102 mm wheelbase and larger 424-litre boot
- 9 airbags versus the S60’s 6
- Slower 6.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- RM24,000 dearer than the S60
- No 60-litre petrol tank backup
S60
- Much quicker 4.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- AWD with 314 hp and 400 Nm
- 90 km EV range plus a 60-litre fuel tank
- Shorter 2,872 mm wheelbase and smaller 391-litre boot
- Only 6 airbags against the ES90’s 9
- Far shorter EV range at 90 km
ES90 vs S60 FAQ
Is the Volvo ES90 or Volvo S60 better?
The Volvo ES90 is better for electric range, cabin footprint and boot space. The Volvo S60 is better for acceleration, AWD traction and plug-in hybrid flexibility. Choose based on how you drive.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo ES90 costs RM339,888, while the Volvo S60 costs RM315,888. The ES90 is RM24,000 more expensive.
Which one is quicker?
The Volvo S60 is quicker. It does 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and reaches 250 km/h, while the Volvo ES90 takes 6.6 seconds and tops out at 180 km/h.