Volvo XC90: Mk2 vs Mk2 Facelift 2
Verdict
At RM373,888 against RM418,888, the Volvo XC90 Mk2 undercuts the Volvo XC90 Mk2 Facelift 2 by RM45,000 while keeping the same 1,969 cc capacity, AWD, seven seats, 451-litre boot and RM428 annual road tax. The outgoing car is actually stronger on paper with 254 hp versus 249 hp and a 215 km/h top speed versus 180 km/h. But the facelifted car gets Petrol Hybrid/REV status and is marginally quicker to 100 km/h, 7.7 seconds against 7.9. For Malaysia, the gap buys drivetrain type, not space.
Pick the Volvo XC90 Mk2 if you want the lower-priced seven-seat AWD SUV with more power on paper and the same cabin and boot measurements.
Pick the Volvo XC90 Mk2 Facelift 2 if you specifically want the Petrol Hybrid/REV version and its slightly quicker 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: Volvo XC90 Mk2 RM373,888; Volvo XC90 Mk2 Facelift 2 RM418,888
- Fuel type: Volvo XC90 Mk2 Petrol; Volvo XC90 Mk2 Facelift 2 Petrol Hybrid/REV
- Power: Volvo XC90 Mk2 254 hp; Volvo XC90 Mk2 Facelift 2 249 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Volvo XC90 Mk2 7.9 s; Volvo XC90 Mk2 Facelift 2 7.7 s
- Top speed: Volvo XC90 Mk2 215 km/h; Volvo XC90 Mk2 Facelift 2 180 km/h
- Size and boot: both 4,950 mm long with a 2,984 mm wheelbase and 451 L boot
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 373,888✓ | RM 418,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 1,969 cc | 1,969 cc |
| Power | 254 hp✓ | 249 hp |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.9 s | 7.7 s✓ |
| Top speed | 215 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.9 L/100km | — |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 181 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,950 mm | 4,950 mm |
| Width | 1,958 mm | 1,958 mm |
| Height | 1,776 mm | 1,776 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,984 mm | 2,984 mm |
| Boot space | 451 L | 451 L |
| Fuel tank | 71 L | 71 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 428 | 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.
Mk2
- Lower purchase price
- 254 hp output
- Higher 215 km/h top speed
- Slower 7.9 s 0-100 km/h time
- Petrol only, not Petrol Hybrid/REV
- No space advantage over the facelift
Mk2 Facelift 2
- Petrol Hybrid/REV drivetrain
- Quicker 7.7 s 0-100 km/h time
- Same seven-seat layout and 451 L boot
- Costs RM45,000 more
- 249 hp is 5 hp down
- Lower 180 km/h top speed
Mk2 vs Mk2 Facelift 2 FAQ
Is the Volvo XC90 Mk2 or Volvo XC90 Mk2 Facelift 2 better?
For most buyers, the Volvo XC90 Mk2 is the sharper buy: it costs RM45,000 less, has 254 hp instead of 249 hp, and matches the facelift for seats, boot space, AWD, airbags and AEB. Choose the Facelift 2 mainly for Petrol Hybrid/REV.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo XC90 Mk2 is RM373,888 and the Volvo XC90 Mk2 Facelift 2 is RM418,888, so the Facelift 2 costs RM45,000 more.
Do they differ in size or cabin practicality?
No. Both are seven-seat SUVs measuring 4,950 mm long, 1,958 mm wide and 1,776 mm tall, with a 2,984 mm wheelbase and 451-litre boot.