Verdict
The Denza Z9 GT is the sharper paper choice for a Malaysian buyer who wants outright EV performance: its three motors produce 1,140 hp and 1,210 Nm, cutting 0-100 km/h to 2.7 seconds against the EX90’s 4.2 seconds. It also brings a 4 kW V2L supply, 495-litre boot and 600 km range. The Volvo answers with seven seats, a marginally longer 617 km range and far lower RM1,940 annual road tax versus RM9,140. But its SUV height and 2,985 mm wheelbase suit family duty better than the Denza’s low wagon layout.
Z9 GT
Pick the Denza Z9 GT if blistering 2.7-second acceleration, a 495-litre boot and V2L matter more than a third row and lower road tax.
EX90
Pick the Volvo EX90 if you need seven seats, integrated second-row booster cushions and the lower RM1,940 yearly road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Denza Z9 GT RM368,690; Volvo EX90 RM428,888.
- Motors and output: Denza has 3 motors, 1,140 hp and 1,210 Nm; EX90 has 2 motors, 671 hp and 870 Nm.
- Acceleration: Denza reaches 100 km/h in 2.7 seconds; EX90 takes 4.2 seconds.
- Range and battery: Denza has 600 km from 122.49 kWh; EX90 has 617 km from 106 kWh.
- Seating and boot space: Denza has 5 seats and 495 litres; EX90 has 7 seats and 310 litres.
- Annual road tax: Denza RM9,140; EX90 RM1,940.
Z9 GT
- 1,140 hp and 2.7-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 495-litre boot and powered rear seats with leg rests.
- 4 kW V2L, auto parking and front/rear fridges.
- Five seats versus the EX90’s seven.
- RM9,140 annual road tax versus RM1,940.
- 600 km range is 17 km short of the EX90’s 617 km.
EX90
- Seven seats with integrated outer second-row booster cushions.
- 617 km range from a 106 kWh battery.
- 25-speaker, 1,600-watt Bowers & Wilkins sound system.
- 4.2-second 0-100 km/h time trails the Denza’s 2.7 seconds.
- 671 hp and 870 Nm are well below the Denza’s 1,140 hp and 1,210 Nm.
- 310-litre boot is 185 litres smaller than the Denza’s.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM368,690✓ | RM428,888 |
| Body type | Wagon | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM9,140 | RM1,940✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 1,000V architecture (e3 Platform) | 800V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 3 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 1,140 hp✓ | 671 hp |
| Motor Torque | 1,210 Nm✓ | 870 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 122.49 kWh✓ | 106 kWh |
| EV Range | 600 km | 617 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 1,500 kW✓ | 350 kW |
| V2L | 4 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 2.7 seconds✓ | 4.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,180 mm | 5,037 mm |
| Width | 1,990 mm | 1,964 mm |
| Height | 1,490 mm | 1,747 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,125 mm | 2,985 mm |
| Weight | 2,895 kg | 2,704 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 495 litres✓ | 310 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/45R20 | 265/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/45R20 | 295/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 7 | Michelin Pilot Sport EV VOL |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Active Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Active Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" Y-spoke Alloys | 21" 8-spoke Glossy Black Diamond-cut Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Y-spoke Alloys | 21" 8-spoke Glossy Black Diamond-cut Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | DiSus-A Intelligent Dual Chamber Air Suspension | Active Chassis with Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 9 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag) | 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 Outer Two Rear 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 | LED Projectors | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation, Memory and Massaging | Powered and Ventilated Nappa Leather Seats with Massage |
| Rear Seats | Powered Rear Seats with Extendable Leg Rests | 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 Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 Wireless Charger Front, 1 Wireless Chargers Rear, 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, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 17.3" Touchscreen with Google Automotive Services Built-in, Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 20-speaker Devialet Sound System, 13.2" Front Passenger Touchscreen | 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| 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, 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes, e3 Parking | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | All Doors | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Front and Rear Fridges | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-years/160,000 km Drivetrain and High Voltage 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 Z9 GT & EX90 for sale
Z9 GT vs EX90 FAQ
Is the Denza Z9 GT or Volvo EX90 better?
The Denza Z9 GT is better for performance, boot space and V2L, with 1,140 hp and a 2.7-second 0-100 km/h time. The Volvo EX90 is better for seven-seat family use, 617 km range and lower annual road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo EX90 costs RM60,198 more than the Denza Z9 GT.
Which one is better for a larger family?
The Volvo EX90 is the clear choice for a larger family because it has seven seats, 7 three-point seat belts and a 50:50 split-folding third row. The Denza Z9 GT has five seats, though its 495-litre boot is larger.
