Verdict
The RM43,916 cheaper Touareg suits the buyer who wants a five-seat executive SUV with an enormous 810-litre boot, a 90-litre petrol tank and a 250 km/h top speed. Its 335 hp, 450 Nm V6 reaches 100 km/h in 6.0 seconds, but the EX90 is decisively quicker at 4.2 seconds thanks to 671 hp and 870 Nm from two motors. Volvo also brings seven seats, a 106 kWh battery, 617 km range and 350 kW DC charging, though its 310-litre boot is far smaller with all seats in use. Its RM1,940 annual road tax is RM308 higher.
Touareg
Pick the Volkswagen Touareg if you need the 810-litre boot, prefer petrol refuelling and want to spend RM43,916 less.
EX90
Pick the Volvo EX90 if you need seven seats, 617 km electric range and 4.2-second 0-100 km/h performance.
Key differences
- Price: Volkswagen Touareg RM384,972; Volvo EX90 RM428,888.
- Power and torque: Touareg 335 hp and 450 Nm; EX90 671 hp and 870 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Touareg 6.0 seconds; EX90 4.2 seconds.
- Seating and boot space: Touareg five seats and 810 litres; EX90 seven seats and 310 litres.
- Energy storage: Touareg 90-litre petrol tank; EX90 106 kWh battery with 617 km range.
- Annual road tax: Touareg RM1,632; EX90 RM1,940.
Touareg
- RM43,916 lower purchase price.
- 810-litre boot is 500 litres larger.
- 250 km/h top speed and space-saver spare tyre.
- Five seats versus the EX90's seven.
- Slower 6.0-second 0-100 km/h time versus 4.2 seconds.
- Six airbags versus nine.
EX90
- 671 hp, 870 Nm and a 4.2-second 0-100 km/h sprint.
- Seven seats, 617 km range and 350 kW DC charging.
- Nine airbags, head-up display and powered front doors.
- RM43,916 higher purchase price.
- 310-litre boot is 500 litres smaller than the Touareg's.
- RM308 higher annual road tax and no spare tyre, only a tyre repair kit.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM384,972✓ | RM428,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,632✓ | RM1,940 |
| 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 | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 671 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 870 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 106 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 617 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 | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6 seconds | 4.2 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) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Active Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Active Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" Braga Alloys | 21" 8-spoke Glossy Black Diamond-cut Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Braga Alloys | 21" 8-spoke Glossy Black Diamond-cut 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 | 6 (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 | 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 | — |
| Safety Notes | — | Roof-mounted LiDAR removed on the CKD model (driver assistance functionality largely unchanged); dual Nvidia Drive AGX Orin processors |
| 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 | 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 | 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.
Used Touareg & EX90 for sale
Touareg vs EX90 FAQ
Is the Volkswagen Touareg or Volvo EX90 better?
The EX90 is better for seven-seat electric family transport, with 617 km range, 350 kW DC charging and 4.2-second acceleration. The Touareg is the better fit if boot capacity matters most: it has 810 litres versus 310 litres.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo EX90 costs RM428,888 and the Volkswagen Touareg costs RM384,972, so the EX90 is RM43,916 more expensive.
Which one is faster and cheaper to tax?
The EX90 is faster, reaching 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds against the Touareg's 6.0 seconds. The Touareg has lower annual road tax at RM1,632, compared with RM1,940 for the EX90.
