Verdict
At RM459,939, the Denza B8 costs RM41,051 more than the RM418,888 Volvo XC90. That gap brings a 36.8-kWh battery, 100 km EV range and 120 kW DC charging, plus two motors rated at 670 hp and 760 Nm for a 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time. The XC90 counters with a far more useful 451-litre boot against 147 litres, a longer 2,984-mm wheelbase and air suspension. For a Malaysian family able to charge regularly, the B8 is the faster plug-in choice; the XC90 makes more sense when luggage space matters every trip.
B8
Pick the Denza B8 if you can use its 100 km EV range and want 4.8-second performance, seven seats and a six-year/150,000-km warranty.
XC90
Pick the Volvo XC90 if you want to spend RM41,051 less, carry far more luggage in its 451-litre boot and have air suspension.
Key differences
- Price: Denza B8 RM459,939; Volvo XC90 RM418,888.
- Motor output: Denza B8 has two motors with 670 hp/760 Nm; Volvo XC90 has one motor with 14 hp/40 Nm.
- Acceleration: Denza B8 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds; Volvo XC90 in 7.7 seconds.
- Electric hardware: Denza B8 has a 36.8-kWh battery, 100 km EV range, 11 kW AC and 120 kW DC charging; Volvo XC90 lists none of these figures.
- Boot space: Denza B8 147 litres; Volvo XC90 451 litres.
- Warranty: Denza B8 six years/150,000 km; Volvo XC90 five years/unlimited mileage.
B8
- 100 km EV range with 11 kW AC and 120 kW DC charging
- 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- Front-seat massage and night vision
- RM41,051 dearer
- 147-litre boot is 304 litres smaller
- 3,305 kg versus the XC90's 2,350 kg
XC90
- 451-litre boot
- Air suspension at both axles
- Navigation and integrated booster child seats on the outer second-row seats
- 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time versus 4.8 seconds
- No quoted EV range, battery capacity or charging rate
- Five-year warranty versus six years for the B8
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM459,939 | RM418,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM428✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing with MHEV Assistance |
| Capacity | 1,997 cc | 1,969 cc |
| Horsepower | 192 hp | 249 hp✓ |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | — | 82 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.3 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 670 hp✓ | 14 hp |
| Motor Torque | 760 Nm✓ | 40 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 36.8 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 100 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 120 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 8-Speed Automatic Transmission with Geartronic |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Volvo |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.8 seconds✓ | 7.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,195 mm | 4,950 mm |
| Width | 1,994 mm | 1,958 mm |
| Height | 1,905 mm | 1,776 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mm | 2,984 mm |
| Weight | 3,305 kg | 2,350 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 91.5 litres | 71 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 147 litres | 451 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/55R20 | 275/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/55R20 | 275/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport EV | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" 5-spoke Black Diamond Cut Black Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" 5-spoke Black Diamond Cut Black Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | DiSus-P Hydraulic Suspension | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag, | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, 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 on Outer Second Row Seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, with Integrated Boosters |
| 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 |
| Night Vision | Yes | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | Dynamic LED Projectors with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation, Memory and Massaging | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Power Recline & Sliding, Ventilation, 50:50 Split-folding Third 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 | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 4 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | Manual Rear Door Window Shades, Powered Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 17.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 18-speaker Devialet Sound System | 11.2" Central Display with Android Automotive OS, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, Bowers & Wilkins High Fidelity Audio 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 Push Button | Keyless Knob Twist |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Side Opening Boot | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 5 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | All Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-years/160,000 km Drivetrain Warranty, 8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty | 8-year/160,000 km Hybrid 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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B8 vs XC90 FAQ
Is the Denza B8 or Volvo XC90 better?
The Denza B8 is better for plug-in driving and performance, with 100 km of EV range and a 4.8-second sprint. The Volvo XC90 is better for luggage, costing less and providing a 451-litre boot versus 147 litres.
What is the price difference?
The Denza B8 costs RM41,051 more than the Volvo XC90.
Which one is better for charging at home or on a DC charger?
The Denza B8 is the clear choice: it has a 36.8-kWh battery, 11 kW AC charging, 120 kW DC charging and 100 km of EV range. No equivalent battery, range or charging figures are listed for the XC90.
