Verdict
The Volvo EX90 costs RM6,898 more, but that gap buys seven seats, a 106 kWh battery, 617 km of EV range and 671 hp from two motors. Its 2,985 mm wheelbase is 457 mm longer than the Audi Q5 Sportback’s, although the Audi gives five occupants a much larger 515-litre boot against 310 litres. The Audi also cuts annual road tax to RM434 versus RM1,940. For Malaysian families with home or workplace charging, the EX90 is the more capable people mover; the Q5 Sportback makes more sense for five-seat use and luggage space.
Pick the Audi Q5 Sportback if you need a 515-litre boot, lower RM434 annual road tax and do not need a third row.
Pick the Volvo EX90 if you need seven seats, 617 km EV range and vastly stronger 671 hp, 870 Nm twin-motor output.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q5 Sportback RM421,990; Volvo EX90 RM428,888.
- Seats: Audi Q5 Sportback 5; Volvo EX90 7.
- Boot space: Audi Q5 Sportback 515 litres; Volvo EX90 310 litres.
- Annual road tax: Audi Q5 Sportback RM434; Volvo EX90 RM1,940.
- Wheelbase: Audi Q5 Sportback 2,528 mm; Volvo EX90 2,985 mm.
- Warranty: Audi Q5 Sportback 2 years; Volvo EX90 5 years.
Q5 Sportback
- 515-litre boot is 205 litres larger
- RM434 annual road tax
- 268 hp and 400 Nm petrol power with all-wheel drive
- Only five seats versus the EX90’s seven
- Two-year warranty versus five years
- No EV range or charging capability
EX90
- Seven seats and a 2,985 mm wheelbase
- 671 hp, 870 Nm twin-motor all-wheel drive
- 617 km range, 350 kW DC charging and five-year warranty
- 310-litre boot is 205 litres smaller
- RM1,940 annual road tax versus RM434
- Costs RM6,898 more
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM421,990✓ | RM428,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM434✓ | RM1,940 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, supercharged with variable valve timing | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,984 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 268 hp at 5,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 400 Nm at 1,600 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 671 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 870 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 106 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 617 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 350 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed S-tronic | — |
| Gears | 7 | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 4.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,717 mm | 5,037 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,964 mm |
| Height | 1,641 mm | 1,747 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,528 mm | 2,985 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,704 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 68 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 515 litres✓ | 310 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 265/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R20 | 295/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Michelin Pilot Sport EV VOL |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Mexico (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | Active Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Active Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" Audi Sport 5 Twin-spoke Alloys | 21" 8-spoke Glossy Black Diamond-cut Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Audi Sport 5 Twin-spoke Alloys | 21" 8-spoke Glossy Black Diamond-cut Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | S Sport Suspension | Active Chassis with Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Centre Airbag) | 9 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front Center Airbag, 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 | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats | Available on outer rear seats, with Integrated Booster Cushions |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | 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 | Matrix LED Projectors | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full OLED Tail lights | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Ventilated | Powered and Ventilated Nappa Leather Seats with Massage |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 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 System | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 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 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Audio | 14.5" Touchscreen with Android Automotive OS, 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen Sound System | 14.5" Touchscreen with Android Automotive OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Sound System (1,600 watt) |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless (Depress Brake to Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Digital Key | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 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 | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 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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Q5 Sportback vs EX90 FAQ
Is the Audi Q5 Sportback or Volvo EX90 better?
The EX90 is better for seven-seat family transport, EV driving and outright output, with 671 hp, 870 Nm and 617 km range. The Q5 Sportback is better for five-seat buyers carrying luggage, thanks to its 515-litre boot and lower annual road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo EX90 is RM6,898 more expensive than the Audi Q5 Sportback: RM428,888 against RM421,990.
Which has more boot space, the Audi Q5 Sportback or Volvo EX90?
The Audi Q5 Sportback has the larger boot at 515 litres, beating the Volvo EX90’s 310 litres by 205 litres. The Volvo trades that cargo space for its third-row seating.
