Volvo EX90 vs Volvo XC90
Verdict
The EX90 is the quicker, dearer electric flagship: RM442,888 versus RM418,888, with 510 hp, AWD and 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds. The XC90 keeps the same seven-seat SUV brief, also with AWD, but uses a 1,969 cc petrol hybrid/REV drivetrain with 249 hp and takes 7.7 seconds. For Malaysia, the choice is not size — wheelbases differ by 1 mm — but energy and packaging: the EX90 gives 600 km EV range and nine airbags, while the XC90 has a bigger 451-litre boot and lower RM428 road tax.
Pick the Volvo EX90 if you want the seven-seat Volvo SUV with EV running, 600 km range, much stronger acceleration and nine airbags.
Pick the Volvo XC90 if you want the cheaper seven-seat Volvo SUV, a larger boot and the familiarity of a petrol hybrid/REV drivetrain.
Key differences
- Price: Volvo EX90 RM442,888; Volvo XC90 RM418,888
- Power: Volvo EX90 510 hp; Volvo XC90 249 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Volvo EX90 4.9 s; Volvo XC90 7.7 s
- Boot space: Volvo EX90 310 L; Volvo XC90 451 L
- Road tax: Volvo EX90 RM965/year; Volvo XC90 RM428/year
- Energy: Volvo EX90 111.0 kWh battery and 600 km EV range; Volvo XC90 71 L fuel tank
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 442,888 | RM 418,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | Dual motor | 1,969 cc |
| Power | 510 hp✓ | 249 hp |
| Torque | — | 350 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 s✓ | 7.7 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 111.0 kWh | — |
| EV range | 600 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,037 mm | 4,950 mm |
| Width | 1,964 mm | 1,958 mm |
| Height | 1,747 mm | 1,776 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,985 mm | 2,984 mm |
| Boot space | 310 L | 451 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | — | 71 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 9✓ | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 965 | 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.
EX90
- Much quicker 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- 600 km EV range from a 111.0 kWh battery
- Nine airbags versus seven in the XC90
- Costs RM24,000 more than the XC90
- Smaller 310-litre boot
- Higher RM965 annual road tax
XC90
- Cheaper by RM24,000
- Larger 451-litre boot
- Lower RM428 annual road tax
- 249 hp is far behind the EX90’s 510 hp
- Slower 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Seven airbags versus nine in the EX90
EX90 vs XC90 FAQ
Is the Volvo EX90 or Volvo XC90 better?
The EX90 is better for performance, EV range and airbag count. The XC90 is better for boot space, lower road tax and a lower purchase price. Neither changes the seven-seat SUV brief.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo EX90 costs RM442,888 and the Volvo XC90 costs RM418,888, so the EX90 is RM24,000 more expensive.
Which is quicker, the Volvo EX90 or Volvo XC90?
The Volvo EX90 is much quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds. The Volvo XC90 takes 7.7 seconds. Both have a 180 km/h top speed.