Verdict
The Volkswagen Touareg costs RM384,972, RM33,916 less than the RM418,888 Volvo XC90, yet brings a 335 hp/450 Nm 3.0-litre V6 against the Volvo’s 249 hp/350 Nm 2.0-litre mild-hybrid four. Its 6.0-second century sprint, 810-litre boot and 90-litre tank suit fast long-distance five-seat use. The XC90 answers with seven seats, a panoramic sunroof and a far lower RM428 annual road tax versus RM1,632. For Malaysian families needing the third row, that practical advantage is decisive; for five occupants, the Touareg is the stronger buy.
Pick the Volkswagen Touareg if you want 335 hp, a 6.0-second 0-100 km/h time and an 810-litre boot for five people.
Pick the Volvo XC90 if you need seven seats, integrated second-row booster seats and annual road tax of RM428.
Key differences
- Price: Volkswagen Touareg RM384,972; Volvo XC90 RM418,888.
- Power and torque: Touareg 335 hp and 450 Nm; XC90 249 hp and 350 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h and top speed: Touareg 6.0 seconds and 250 km/h; XC90 7.7 seconds and 180 km/h.
- Seating and boot space: Touareg five seats and 810 litres; XC90 seven seats and 451 litres.
- Annual road tax: Touareg RM1,632; XC90 RM428.
- Fuel tank: Touareg 90 litres; XC90 71 litres.
Touareg
- 335 hp and 450 Nm V6, with 0-100 km/h in 6.0 seconds.
- 810-litre boot and 90-litre fuel tank.
- Night vision, HD Matrix LED headlamps and 360-degree camera.
- Five seats versus the XC90's seven.
- RM1,204 higher annual road tax.
- No panoramic sunroof or ventilated front seats listed.
XC90
- Seven seats, including 50:50 third-row seating.
- Integrated booster child seats on the outer second-row seats.
- RM428 annual road tax and 8-year/160,000 km hybrid battery warranty.
- 249 hp and 350 Nm trail the Touareg's 335 hp and 450 Nm.
- 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time is 1.7 seconds slower.
- 451-litre boot is 359 litres smaller.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM384,972✓ | RM418,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,632 | RM428✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing with MHEV Assistance |
| Capacity | 2,995 cc | 1,969 cc |
| Horsepower | 335 hp at 5,300 rpm✓ | 249 hp at 5,400 rpm |
| Torque | 450 Nm at 1,340 rpm✓ | 350 Nm at 1,800 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 6 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 84.5 mm × 89 mm | 82 mm × 93.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8 | 10.3 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 14 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 40 Nm |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | 8-Speed Automatic Transmission with Geartronic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Volvo |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6 seconds✓ | 7.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,878 mm | 4,950 mm |
| Width | 1,984 mm | 1,958 mm |
| Height | 1,702 mm | 1,776 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,984 mm | 2,984 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,350 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 90 litres | 71 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 810 litres✓ | 451 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/45R20 | 275/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/45R20 | 275/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Alenza 001 | — |
| 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 | 20" 5-spoke Black Diamond Cut Black Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Braga Alloys | 20" 5-spoke Black Diamond Cut Black Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Air Suspension | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, 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 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 | HD Matrix LED Headlights | Dynamic 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 Front Seats with Ventilation |
| 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 System |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | — |
| 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 | Manual Rear Door Window Shades, Powered Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 15" Innovision Cockpit with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Dynaudio Consequence Sound System (730-Watts) | 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 & 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 |
| 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 | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 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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Touareg vs XC90 FAQ
Is the Volkswagen Touareg or Volvo XC90 better?
The Touareg is better for five-seat performance and luggage capacity, with 335 hp, 6.0-second acceleration and an 810-litre boot. Choose the XC90 if seven seats and its integrated second-row booster seats matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo XC90 costs RM33,916 more than the Volkswagen Touareg. The Volvo offsets some ownership cost with RM428 annual road tax, compared with RM1,632 for the Touareg.
Which has more boot space, the Volkswagen Touareg or Volvo XC90?
The Volkswagen Touareg has the larger quoted boot at 810 litres, versus 451 litres for the Volvo XC90. The XC90 instead provides seven seats, while the Touareg seats five.
