Verdict
These are closely matched seven-seat, Malaysian-assembled executive SUVs, but they answer different daily needs. The Volvo EX90’s 671 hp, 870 Nm twin-motor drivetrain cuts 0-100 km/h to 4.2 seconds and brings a 617 km EV range, while the Audi Q7 answers with a 770-litre boot against 310 litres and a 250 km/h top speed. The EX90 is the lower-priced choice and its 350 kW DC charging capability suits buyers with dependable charging access. The Q7 remains the more practical long-haul family carrier when luggage capacity matters most.
Q7
Pick the Audi Q7 if you need the far larger 770-litre boot, 85-litre petrol tank and 250 km/h top speed.
EX90
Pick the Volvo EX90 if you have charging access and want 671 hp, 870 Nm, 617 km of EV range and a five-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q7 RM462,272; Volvo EX90 RM428,888.
- Performance: Q7 333 hp and 500 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds; EX90 671 hp and 870 Nm, 4.2 seconds.
- Energy: Q7 has an 85-litre petrol tank; EX90 has a 106 kWh battery, 617 km range and 350 kW DC charging.
- Boot space: Q7 770 litres; EX90 310 litres.
- Top speed: Q7 250 km/h; EX90 180 km/h.
- Warranty: Q7 two years unlimited mileage; EX90 five years unlimited mileage plus eight years/160,000 km for the battery.
Q7
- 770-litre boot, 460 litres larger than the EX90's.
- 250 km/h top speed.
- Adaptive LED projector headlamps with Matrix High Beam and OLED tail lights.
- 0-100 km/h takes 5.6 seconds versus the EX90's 4.2 seconds.
- Two-year warranty versus five years for the EX90.
- Costs RM23,384 more.
EX90
- 671 hp and 870 Nm from two motors, with a 4.2-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 106 kWh battery, 617 km range and up to 350 kW DC charging.
- Powered ventilated Nappa leather front seats with massage and a 25-speaker, 1,600-watt Bowers & Wilkins system.
- 310-litre boot is far smaller than the Q7's 770 litres.
- 180 km/h top speed is 70 km/h below the Q7's.
- LED reflector headlamps lack the Q7's Matrix High Beam setup.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM462,272 | RM428,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,632✓ | RM1,940 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing, 48V Electric Motor Assistance | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,995 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 333 hp at 5,200 rpm | — |
| Torque | 500 Nm at 1,370 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 6 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 84.5 mm × 89 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 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 | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed tiptronic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Audi AG | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 seconds | 4.2 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,052 mm | 5,037 mm |
| Width | 1,968 mm | 1,964 mm |
| Height | 1,740 mm | 1,747 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,994 mm | 2,985 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,704 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 85 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 770 litres✓ | 310 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/35R22 | 265/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/35R22 | 295/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Michelin Pilot Sport EV VOL |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Active Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Active Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 21" 8-spoke Glossy Black Diamond-cut Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 21" 8-spoke Glossy Black Diamond-cut Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Air Suspension, All-wheel steering | Active Chassis with Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side) | 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 | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for three middle row passenger seats and two last row 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 | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam and Sequential Indicators | 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 Driver's Memory Function | Powered and Ventilated Nappa Leather Seats with Massage |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 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 | Dual-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 Middle, 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 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Manual Rear Door Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 10.1" Touchscreen with MIB 3, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 19-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 | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| 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 | Soft-close Doors | 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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Q7 vs EX90 FAQ
Is the Audi Q7 or Volvo EX90 better?
The EX90 is better for EV performance, range and warranty, with 671 hp, 617 km and five years of cover. Choose the Q7 if seven-seat luggage capacity is decisive: its 770-litre boot is 460 litres larger.
What is the price difference?
The Audi Q7 costs RM23,384 more than the Volvo EX90.
Which has the better family luggage space?
The Audi Q7 does. Its 770-litre boot exceeds the Volvo EX90’s 310 litres by 460 litres, despite both being seven-seat SUVs.
