Verdict
The RM384,972 Touareg costs RM57,916 less than the RM442,888 EX90, yet its 810-litre boot is 500 litres larger and its 250 km/h top speed is 70 km/h higher. Its 3.0-litre petrol engine makes 335 hp and 450 Nm, while the seven-seat Volvo’s twin motors produce 510 hp and 910 Nm for a 4.9-second sprint, 1.1 seconds quicker. For a Malaysian family able to charge, the EX90’s 111-kWh battery, 600-km range and 250-kW DC charging are decisive; the Touareg suits five people carrying substantial luggage.
Touareg
Pick the Volkswagen Touareg if you need the 810-litre boot, 250 km/h top speed and lower purchase price.
EX90
Pick the Volvo EX90 if you need seven seats, 910 Nm and an electric SUV with 600 km of range.
Key differences
- Price: Volkswagen Touareg RM384,972; Volvo EX90 RM442,888.
- Power and torque: Touareg 335 hp and 450 Nm; EX90 510 hp and 910 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Touareg 6.0 seconds; EX90 4.9 seconds.
- Seating and boot space: Touareg five seats and 810 litres; EX90 seven seats and 310 litres.
- Energy storage and charging: Touareg 90-litre fuel tank; EX90 111-kWh battery with 11 kW AC and 250 kW DC charging.
- Road tax: Touareg RM1,632 per year; EX90 RM965 per year.
Touareg
- RM57,916 cheaper to buy.
- 810-litre boot is 500 litres larger.
- 250 km/h top speed, plus night vision.
- Five seats versus the EX90’s seven.
- 335 hp and 450 Nm trail the EX90’s 510 hp and 910 Nm.
- Takes 6.0 seconds to reach 100 km/h, versus 4.9 seconds.
EX90
- Seven seats with integrated booster cushions on the outer second-row seats.
- 510 hp, 910 Nm and a 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 111-kWh battery, 600-km range and 250-kW DC charging.
- RM57,916 more expensive.
- 310-litre boot is far smaller than the Touareg’s 810 litres.
- 180 km/h top speed is 70 km/h lower.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM384,972✓ | RM442,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,632 | RM965✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | — |
| Capacity | 2,995 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 335 hp | — |
| Torque | 450 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 84.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 510 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 910 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 111 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 600 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 250 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6 seconds | 4.9 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,878 mm | 5,037 mm |
| Width | 1,984 mm | 1,964 mm |
| Height | 1,702 mm | 1,747 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,984 mm | 2,985 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,704 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 90 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 810 litres✓ | 310 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/45R20 | 265/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/45R20 | 295/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Alenza 001 | Michelin Pilot Sport EV VOL |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| 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" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Braga Alloys | 21" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Air Suspension | Active Chassis with Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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 | Electronic for rear doors | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger 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 |
| Night Vision | Yes | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | HD Matrix LED Headlights | LED Reflector 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 Front Seats with Memory Function for Driver |
| 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 | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 2 USB 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 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 Android Auto, 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Sound System (1,600 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 | 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 | 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 EX90 FAQ
Is the Volkswagen Touareg or Volvo EX90 better?
The EX90 is better for a seven-seat electric family SUV, with 510 hp, 910 Nm, 600 km range and 250 kW DC charging. Choose the Touareg for its much larger 810-litre boot, lower price and 250 km/h top speed.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo EX90 costs RM57,916 more than the Volkswagen Touareg.
Which is quicker, the Volkswagen Touareg or Volvo EX90?
The Volvo EX90 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds. The Volkswagen Touareg takes 6.0 seconds, a difference of 1.1 seconds.
