Volvo ES90 vs Volvo S90
Verdict
The Volvo ES90 costs RM339,888 against the Volvo S90’s RM370,888, so the EV starts RM31,000 lower. It brings a 92.0 kWh battery, 651 km EV range, nine airbags and the bigger cabin footprint, helped by a 3,102 mm wheelbase. The S90 hits back hard on pace and practicality: 0-100 km/h takes 4.9 seconds, it has all-wheel drive, a 500-litre boot, a 60-litre fuel tank and 90 km of EV running. For Malaysia, the ES90 suits home charging; the S90 suits mixed-distance use.
Pick the Volvo ES90 if you want the lower price, full-electric running, 651 km range and the larger body.
Pick the Volvo S90 if you want the quicker 4.9-second sprint, all-wheel drive and the bigger 500-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Volvo ES90 RM339,888; Volvo S90 RM370,888
- Powertrain: Volvo ES90 single-motor electric; Volvo S90 1,969 cc petrol plug-in hybrid
- Output: Volvo ES90 329 hp; Volvo S90 315 hp and 400 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Volvo ES90 6.6 seconds; Volvo S90 4.9 seconds
- Battery and EV range: Volvo ES90 92.0 kWh and 651 km; Volvo S90 18.8 kWh and 90 km
- Boot space: Volvo ES90 424 litres; Volvo S90 500 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 339,888✓ | RM 370,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,969 cc |
| Power | 329 hp✓ | 315 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 | 4.9 s✓ |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 2.1 L/100km |
| Battery | 92.0 kWh✓ | 18.8 kWh |
| EV range | 651 km✓ | 90 km |
| CO₂ | — | 46 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,000 mm | 4,969 mm |
| Width | 1,942 mm | 1,879 mm |
| Height | 1,546 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,102 mm | 2,941 mm |
| Boot space | 424 L | 500 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
- Lower list price
- 651 km EV range
- Nine airbags
- Slower 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 424-litre boot
- Rear-wheel drive only
S90
- Quicker 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- All-wheel drive
- Larger 500-litre boot
- Higher list price
- Shorter 90 km EV range
- Six airbags versus nine
ES90 vs S90 FAQ
Is the Volvo ES90 or Volvo S90 better?
The Volvo ES90 is better for full-electric use, range and price. The Volvo S90 is better if you want quicker acceleration, all-wheel drive and a larger boot.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo ES90 is RM31,000 cheaper than the Volvo S90.
Which one is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The Volvo S90 is quicker, taking 4.9 seconds from 0-100 km/h. The Volvo ES90 takes 6.6 seconds.