Verdict
The Volvo EX90 is the stronger family-oriented choice: seven seats, 617 km of range and a 4.2-second 0-100 km/h time beat the Audi Q8 e-tron’s five seats, 582 km and 5.6 seconds. Its 350 kW DC charging ceiling is also far ahead of 170 kW. The Audi counters with a much more useful 569-litre boot versus 310 litres and 22 kW AC charging against 11 kW. For a Malaysian buyer, the EX90’s RM37,102 lower price and RM1,395 lower annual road tax make the Volvo difficult to ignore.
Q8 e-tron
Pick the Audi Q8 e-tron if you need a five-seat EV with a 569-litre boot, 22 kW AC charging and a space-saver spare tyre.
EX90
Pick the Volvo EX90 if you want seven seats, 671 hp, 617 km of range and 350 kW DC charging for less money.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q8 e-tron RM465,990; Volvo EX90 RM428,888.
- Performance: Audi Q8 e-tron 402 hp, 664 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds; Volvo EX90 671 hp, 870 Nm and 4.2 seconds.
- Range and battery: Audi Q8 e-tron 582 km from 114 kWh; Volvo EX90 617 km from 106 kWh.
- Charging: Audi Q8 e-tron 22 kW AC and 170 kW DC; Volvo EX90 11 kW AC and 350 kW DC.
- Seating and boot space: Audi Q8 e-tron five seats and 569 litres; Volvo EX90 seven seats and 310 litres.
- Annual road tax: Audi Q8 e-tron RM545; Volvo EX90 RM1,940.
Q8 e-tron
- 569-litre boot is 259 litres larger.
- 22 kW AC charging capability.
- Space-saver spare tyre.
- Costs RM37,102 more.
- 582 km range trails the EX90's 617 km.
- 170 kW DC charging is well below 350 kW.
EX90
- Seven-seat layout with integrated second-row booster cushions.
- 671 hp and 870 Nm; 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds.
- 350 kW DC charging and 617 km range.
- 310-litre boot is 259 litres smaller.
- 11 kW AC charging is half the Audi's 22 kW rate.
- Tyre repair kit instead of a space-saver spare.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM465,990 | RM428,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM545✓ | RM1,940 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 800V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 402 hp | 671 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 664 Nm | 870 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 114 kWh✓ | 106 kWh |
| EV Range | 582 km | 617 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW✓ | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 170 kW | 350 kW✓ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 2-stage ratio planetary gearbox with a single gear | — |
| Gears | 2 | — |
| 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 | 200 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,915 mm | 5,037 mm |
| Width | 1,937 mm | 1,964 mm |
| Height | 1,633 mm | 1,747 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,928 mm | 2,985 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,704 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 569 litres✓ | 310 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/45R21 | 265/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/45R21 | 295/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Alenza 001 | Michelin Pilot Sport EV VOL |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Active Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Active Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" 5-Arm Black Turbine Style Alloy Wheels | 21" 8-spoke Glossy Black Diamond-cut Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" 5-Arm Black Turbine Style Alloy Wheels | 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 | Active Chassis with Air Suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 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 front passenger seat and two outer rear passenger seats | Available on outer rear seats, with Integrated Booster Cushions |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Audi pre sense front | Yes, with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For 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 | Digital Matrix LED headlights | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination with Dynamic Turn Signals | 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 | 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 | 1x 12V Front, 1x front wireless charger, 2x USB-C rear, 1x 12V socket 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 |
| Sun Shade | Manual rear door window shades | — |
| Audio | 10.1" MMI Navigation plus with MMI touch, Audi connect, Audi smartphone interface and Audi 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 Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive 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 boot | 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 | 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.
Used Q8 e-tron & EX90 for sale
Q8 e-tron vs EX90 FAQ
Is the Audi Q8 e-tron or Volvo EX90 better?
The Volvo EX90 is the better all-round family buy, with seven seats, more power, longer range, faster DC charging and a lower price. Choose the Audi Q8 e-tron if its 569-litre boot, 22 kW AC charging and space-saver spare matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo EX90 costs RM428,888 and the Audi Q8 e-tron costs RM465,990, so the Volvo is RM37,102 cheaper.
Which one charges faster?
For DC rapid charging, the Volvo EX90 leads with a 350 kW maximum versus 170 kW for the Audi Q8 e-tron. The Audi is quicker on AC charging, at 22 kW versus the Volvo's 11 kW.
