Verdict
The RM114,088 gap is hard to ignore: the Zeekr 009 brings a 116 kWh battery, 604 km EV range and 150 kW DC charging for RM304,800. Its 574-litre boot and 3,205 mm wheelbase also suit a seven-seat family role better than the XC90’s 451 litres and 2,984 mm. Buyers without dependable charging may prefer the RM418,888 XC90’s 1,969 cc petrol MHEV powertrain and all-wheel drive. It is also marginally quicker to 100 km/h at 7.7 seconds, versus 7.9 seconds, and has a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty. Road tax is close at RM428 versus RM395 yearly.
XC90
Pick the Volvo XC90 if you need all-wheel drive, petrol MHEV running flexibility and unlimited mileage within its five-year warranty.
009
Pick the Zeekr 009 if you can charge an EV and want far more cabin-oriented equipment, a 604 km range and RM114,088 left in your pocket.
Key differences
- Price: Volvo XC90 RM418,888; Zeekr 009 RM304,800.
- Powertrain: Volvo XC90 249 hp 1,969 cc petrol MHEV with AWD; Zeekr 009 335 hp electric motor with FWD.
- Range and charging: Volvo XC90 has no EV range or charging rating; Zeekr 009 has a 116 kWh battery, 604 km range, 11 kW AC and 150 kW DC charging.
- Size and boot space: Volvo XC90 is 4,950 mm long with a 451-litre boot; Zeekr 009 is 5,209 mm long with a 574-litre boot.
- Performance: Volvo XC90 reaches 100 km/h in 7.7 seconds and tops out at 180 km/h; Zeekr 009 does 7.9 seconds and 210 km/h.
- Warranty mileage: Volvo XC90 has five years of unlimited mileage; Zeekr 009 has five years or 150,000 km.
XC90
- All-wheel drive
- 0-100 km/h in 7.7 seconds
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty
- RM114,088 more expensive
- 451-litre boot trails the Zeekr 009’s 574 litres
- No EV-only range, DC charging or V2L
009
- 604 km EV range from a 116 kWh battery
- 574-litre boot and 3,205 mm wheelbase
- Captain seats with massage, ventilation and ottomans
- Front-wheel drive versus the XC90’s all-wheel drive
- 0-100 km/h is 0.2 seconds slower at 7.9 seconds
- Five-year warranty is capped at 150,000 km
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM418,888 | RM304,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM428 | RM395✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing with MHEV Assistance | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,969 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 249 hp | — |
| Torque | 350 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Bore | 82 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 14 hp | 335 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 40 Nm | 373 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 116 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 604 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 150 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-Speed Automatic Transmission with Geartronic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Volvo | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.7 seconds✓ | 7.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 210 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,950 mm | 5,209 mm |
| Width | 1,958 mm | 2,024 mm |
| Height | 1,776 mm | 1,848 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,984 mm | 3,205 mm |
| Weight | 2,350 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 71 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 451 litres | 574 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/45R20 | 265/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/45R20 | 265/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Michelin Pilot Sport EV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" 5-spoke Black Diamond Cut Black Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" 5-spoke Black Diamond Cut Black Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Four-chamber Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, with Integrated Boosters | Available on Four Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Dynamic LED Projectors with Auto High Beam | Matrix LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Ventilation | Powered Front Seats with Massage and Ventilation Functions |
| Rear Seats | Second row 40:20:40 Split Folding with integrated booster child seat for the outer seats, Third Row 50:50 | Captain Middle Seats with Massage, Ventilation and Ottoman Functions, 60:40 Split-folding Third Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Middle, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights, Intelligent Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Middle, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Manual Rear Door Window Shades, Powered Sunroof Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof and Window Shades |
| Audio | 11.2" Central Display with Android Automotive OS, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, Bowers & Wilkins High Fidelity Audio System | 14.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 30-speaker Yamaha Sound 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 Knob Twist | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake To Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening | Contactless Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Sliding Rear Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Hybrid Battery Warranty | 8-Year/160,000 km 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.
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XC90 vs 009 FAQ
Is the Volvo XC90 or Zeekr 009 better?
The Zeekr 009 is the stronger buy for EV-ready families, with more space, a 604 km range and a much lower RM304,800 price. Choose the XC90 for all-wheel drive and petrol MHEV flexibility.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo XC90 costs RM418,888 and the Zeekr 009 costs RM304,800, so the XC90 is RM114,088 more expensive.
Which has the larger boot?
The Zeekr 009 has the larger boot at 574 litres, 123 litres more than the Volvo XC90’s 451 litres. Both have seven seats.