Verdict
At RM428,888, the EX90 costs RM10,000 more than the RM418,888 XC90, but brings 671 hp, 870 Nm and a 4.2-second 0-100 km/h time against 249 hp, 350 Nm and 7.7 seconds. Its 106-kWh battery claims 617 km of range and accepts up to 350 kW DC charging, making it the much quicker zero-emission choice if charging suits your routine. The XC90 counters with a far lower RM428 annual road tax and a 451-litre boot, 141 litres more than the EX90. Both are CKD, AWD seven-seat SUVs with a 180-km/h top speed.
Pick the Volvo EX90 if you can charge regularly and want 617 km of EV range, 350 kW DC charging and 4.2-second acceleration.
Pick the Volvo XC90 if lower annual road tax and a 451-litre boot matter more than EV performance.
Key differences
- Price: EX90 RM428,888; XC90 RM418,888.
- Annual road tax: EX90 RM1,940; XC90 RM428.
- 0-100 km/h: EX90 4.2 seconds; XC90 7.7 seconds.
- Boot space: EX90 310 litres; XC90 451 litres.
- Kerb weight: EX90 2,704 kg; XC90 2,350 kg.
- Powertrain: EX90 has 671 hp and 870 Nm from two motors; XC90 has 249 hp and 350 Nm from its 1,969-cc turbo petrol-hybrid powertrain.
EX90
- 617 km claimed EV range from a 106-kWh battery
- 671 hp, 870 Nm and a 4.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- 350 kW DC charging, 9 airbags and 25-speaker 1,600-watt audio
- RM1,940 annual road tax versus RM428
- 310-litre boot versus 451 litres
- RM10,000 dearer and 354 kg heavier
XC90
- RM428 annual road tax
- 451-litre boot, 141 litres larger than the EX90's
- RM10,000 lower purchase price
- 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time versus 4.2 seconds
- 249 hp and 350 Nm versus 671 hp and 870 Nm
- No EV-only range or DC charging capability
What the EX90 has over the XC90
What the XC90 has over the EX90
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
Boot space favours the XC90: 451 litres against 310.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM428,888 | RM418,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,940 | RM428✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM4,380/mo | RM4,275/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM11,399 | RM11,204✓ |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | RM1,527 | — |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM7.63 | — |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM74,327 | — |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | 9.6 hours | — |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | 20 min | — |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 800V architecture | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing with MHEV Assistance |
| Capacity | — | 1,969 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 249 hp at 5,400 rpm |
| Torque | — | 350 Nm at 1,800 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 82 mm × 93.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.3 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 671 hp✓ | 14 hp |
| Motor Torque | 870 Nm✓ | 40 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 106 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 617 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 350 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 8-Speed Automatic Transmission with Geartronic |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Volvo |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.2 seconds✓ | 7.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |
| 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 |
| Weight | 2,704 kg | 2,350 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 71 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 310 litres | 451 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 265/45R21 | 275/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/40R21 | 275/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport EV VOL | — |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | — | 24 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | — | 20 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Rear) | — | 14 inch |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Active Air Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Active Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" 8-spoke Glossy Black Diamond-cut Alloys | 20" 5-spoke Black Diamond Cut Black Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" 8-spoke Glossy Black Diamond-cut Alloys | 20" 5-spoke Black Diamond Cut Black Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Active Chassis with Air Suspension | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 9 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front Center Airbag, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for Rear Doors | Electric for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on outer rear seats, with Integrated Booster Cushions | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, with Integrated Boosters |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection | Yes, with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Roof-mounted LiDAR removed on the CKD model (driver assistance functionality largely unchanged); dual Nvidia Drive AGX Orin processors | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam | Dynamic LED Projectors with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered and Ventilated Nappa Leather Seats with Massage | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | Second row 40:20:40 Split Folding with integrated booster child seat for the outer seats, Third Row 50:50 | Second row 40:20:40 Split Folding with integrated booster child seat for the outer seats, Third Row 50:50 |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Middle Row, 2 USB-C Third Row | — |
| 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 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | — | Manual Rear Door Window Shades, Powered Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 14.5" Touchscreen with Android Automotive OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Sound System (1,600 watt) | 11.2" Central Display with Android Automotive OS, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, Bowers & Wilkins High Fidelity Audio System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless (Depress Brake to Start) | Keyless Knob Twist |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist | Active Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | Yes | — |
| 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 Battery Warranty | 8-year/160,000 km Hybrid Battery Warranty |
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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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EX90 vs XC90 FAQ
Is the Volvo EX90 or Volvo XC90 better?
The EX90 is better for buyers with dependable charging: it has 617 km claimed range, 671 hp and 350 kW DC charging. Choose the XC90 for its RM428 annual road tax and 451-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The EX90 costs RM428,888 and the XC90 costs RM418,888, so the EX90 is RM10,000 more expensive.
Which has the larger boot?
The XC90 has the larger boot at 451 litres. The EX90 has 310 litres, a 141-litre deficit despite being 87 mm longer.
How long does charging take?
The EX90's 106.0 kWh battery takes about 9.6 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 20 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 350 kW peak.