Verdict
At RM339,888, the Volvo ES90 is RM45,084 cheaper than the Volkswagen Touareg and its RM395 annual road tax is far below RM1,632. Its 92-kWh battery, 662-km range and 350-kW DC charging make it the clear electric long-distance proposition, while 480 Nm and nine airbags add appeal. The Touareg counters as the more practical five-seat executive car: its 810-litre boot dwarfs the ES90’s 424 litres, and its 335-hp V6, all-wheel drive and 6.0-second sprint are quicker. Choose based on charging access and cargo needs.
Pick the Volkswagen Touareg if you need an SUV with an 810-litre boot, all-wheel drive and a quicker 6.0-second 0-100 km/h time.
Pick the Volvo ES90 if you can charge at home or on the road and want 662 km of EV range, lower road tax and stronger standard cabin equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Volkswagen Touareg RM384,972; Volvo ES90 RM339,888.
- Annual road tax: Volkswagen Touareg RM1,632; Volvo ES90 RM395.
- Powertrain: Volkswagen Touareg 335 hp/450 Nm 2,995 cc V6 petrol; Volvo ES90 329 hp/480 Nm single motor with a 92-kWh battery.
- Performance: Volkswagen Touareg 0-100 km/h in 6.0 seconds and 250 km/h; Volvo ES90 6.6 seconds and 180 km/h.
- Practicality: Volkswagen Touareg 810-litre boot and 4,878 mm length; Volvo ES90 424-litre boot and 5,000 mm length.
- Safety: Volkswagen Touareg six airbags; Volvo ES90 nine airbags.
Touareg
- 810-litre boot is 386 litres larger
- 335-hp V6 and AWD reach 100 km/h in 6.0 seconds
- Night vision and HD Matrix LED headlamps
- RM45,084 more expensive with RM1,237 higher annual road tax
- Six airbags versus the ES90’s nine
- No head-up display, rear-seat ventilation or power-reclining rear seats
ES90
- 92-kWh battery with 662 km range and 350-kW DC charging
- Nine airbags and a head-up display
- 25-speaker 1,650-watt Bowers & Wilkins audio system
- 424-litre boot is much smaller than the Touareg’s 810 litres
- Rear-wheel drive versus the Touareg’s all-wheel drive
- Slower 6.6-second 0-100 km/h time and 180 km/h top speed
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM384,972 | RM339,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,632 | RM395✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,995 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 335 hp at 5,300 rpm | — |
| Torque | 450 Nm at 1,340 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 6 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 84.5 mm × 89 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 329 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 480 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 92 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 662 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 350 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6 seconds✓ | 6.6 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,878 mm | 5,000 mm |
| Width | 1,984 mm | 1,942 mm |
| Height | 1,702 mm | 1,546 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,984 mm | 3,102 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,410 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 90 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 810 litres✓ | 424 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/45R20 | 245/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/45R20 | 275/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Alenza 001 | Pirelli P Zero E VOL |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" Braga Alloys | 21" Diamond-cut Five-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Braga Alloys | 21" Diamond-cut Five-spoke Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Air Suspension | Active Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 9 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain, Dual Front Centre Airbags) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electronic for rear doors | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Night Vision | Yes | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | HD Matrix LED Headlights | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Sequential Indicators | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 12-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Power Adjustable Nappa Leather Front Seats with Ventilation (Charcoal or Cardamom, Birch Wood Decor) |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Power Reclining Seats with Ventilation |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Fixed Glass Roof, Adjustable Opacity |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Manual rear window blinds | — |
| Audio | 15" Innovision Cockpit with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Dynaudio Consequence Sound System (730-Watts) | 14.5" Touchscreen with Android Automotive OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Wireless Android Auto, 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Sound System (1,650 watt) |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & 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 | Active Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree 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 | 5 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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Touareg vs ES90 FAQ
Is the Volkswagen Touareg or Volvo ES90 better?
The ES90 is the better choice for EV running costs, 662 km range and richer rear-seat equipment. The Touareg is better if you need all-wheel drive, a much larger 810-litre boot and quicker acceleration.
What is the price difference?
The Volkswagen Touareg costs RM384,972 and the Volvo ES90 costs RM339,888, so the Touareg is RM45,084 dearer.
Which one is better for long-distance travel?
The ES90 suits long trips where 350-kW DC charging is available, with its 92-kWh battery and 662-km range. The Touareg avoids charging stops, carries 90 litres of petrol and has the higher 250 km/h top speed.
