Volvo S90: Mk2 vs Mk2 Facelift
Verdict
The Volvo S90 Mk2 is the cheaper outgoing buy at RM338,888, while the Volvo S90 Mk2 Facelift asks RM370,888 and changes the brief from petrol FWD to plug-in hybrid AWD. The RM32,000 gap buys a big jump from 254 hp/350 Nm to 315 hp/400 Nm, cuts 0-100 km/h from 6.8 to 4.9 seconds, drops rated fuel use from 7.0 to 2.1 L/100 km, and adds 90 km of EV running. But the older car has a 230 km/h top speed against 180 km/h, and both keep five seats, 500 litres of boot space and six airbags.
Pick the Volvo S90 Mk2 if you want the lower buy-in, a petrol FWD layout and the higher 230 km/h top speed.
Pick the Volvo S90 Mk2 Facelift if you can plug in and want AWD, 4.9-second acceleration and 90 km of EV range.
Key differences
- Price: RM338,888 vs RM370,888
- Power and torque: 254 hp/350 Nm vs 315 hp/400 Nm
- Drivetrain and fuel type: FWD petrol vs AWD petrol plug-in hybrid
- 0-100 km/h: 6.8 seconds vs 4.9 seconds
- Fuel economy and CO2: 7.0 L/100 km and 159 g/km vs 2.1 L/100 km and 46 g/km
- Battery and EV range: no battery/0 km vs 18.8 kWh/90 km
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 338,888✓ | RM 370,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Engine | 1,969 cc | 1,969 cc |
| Power | 254 hp | 315 hp✓ |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 400 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 s | 4.9 s✓ |
| Top speed | 230 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.0 L/100km | 2.1 L/100km✓ |
| Battery | — | 18.8 kWh |
| EV range | 0 km | 90 km✓ |
| CO₂ | 159 g/km | 46 g/km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,963 mm | 4,969 mm |
| Width | 1,879 mm | 1,879 mm |
| Height | 1,443 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,941 mm | 2,941 mm |
| Boot space | 500 L | 500 L |
| Fuel tank | 55 L | 60 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 365 | 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.
Mk2
- RM32,000 cheaper to buy
- Higher 230 km/h top speed
- Same 500-litre boot and 2,941 mm wheelbase
- Slower 6.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher 7.0 L/100 km rated fuel use
- No EV driving range
Mk2 Facelift
- Much quicker 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- 90 km EV range from an 18.8 kWh battery
- AWD with 315 hp and 400 Nm
- Costs RM32,000 more
- Lower 180 km/h top speed
- Still has six airbags, same as the older car
Mk2 vs Mk2 Facelift FAQ
Is the Volvo S90 Mk2 or Volvo S90 Mk2 Facelift better?
The Volvo S90 Mk2 Facelift is better on the numbers if you can use the plug-in hybrid hardware: 315 hp, AWD, 4.9 seconds to 100 km/h and 90 km EV range. The Volvo S90 Mk2 mainly fights back on price and top speed.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo S90 Mk2 Facelift costs RM32,000 more: RM370,888 versus RM338,888. For that, it gets plug-in hybrid AWD, more power and torque, quicker acceleration, lower rated fuel use and 90 km of EV range.
Does the plug-in hybrid reduce boot space?
No. Both have a 500-litre boot, five seats and a 2,941 mm wheelbase. The facelift adds an 18.8 kWh battery and 90 km EV range without changing the listed boot capacity.