Verdict
The Volvo XC90 Mk2 Facelift 2 asks RM50,000 more at RM418,888, but its 249 hp mild-hybrid petrol powertrain, 350 Nm and eight-speed automatic cut the 0-100 km/h time from 9.9 to 7.7 seconds. Malaysian road tax also falls from RM838 to RM428 annually. It is the more modern family machine, with air suspension and pedestrian/cyclist-detecting auto braking. Yet the outgoing Volvo XC90 Mk1 Facelift carries 613 litres of boot space against 451 litres and an 80-litre tank against 71 litres, so it remains the pragmatic used buy for seven-seat luggage duty.
Pick the Volvo XC90 Mk1 Facelift if you want to spend RM50,000 less and need its larger 613-litre boot and 80-litre fuel tank.
Pick the Volvo XC90 Mk2 Facelift 2 if you want 249 hp, a 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time, lower RM428 road tax and newer driver-assistance hardware.
Key differences
- Price: RM368,888 for the Volvo XC90 Mk1 Facelift versus RM418,888 for the Volvo XC90 Mk2 Facelift 2.
- Performance: 210 hp, 320 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 9.9 seconds versus 249 hp, 350 Nm and 7.7 seconds.
- Road tax: RM838 per year versus RM428 per year.
- Transmission: five-speed Geartronic versus eight-speed Geartronic automatic.
- Cargo and fuel capacity: 613 litres and 80 litres versus 451 litres and 71 litres.
- Safety hardware: six airbags with no autonomous braking versus seven airbags with pedestrian and cyclist detection.
Mk1 Facelift
- RM50,000 lower purchase price
- 613-litre boot and 80-litre tank
- Documented five-star EuroNCAP and ANCAP ratings
- Slower 9.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- RM838 annual road tax versus RM428
- No autonomous braking, collision warning or lane-keeping steering correction
Mk2 Facelift 2
- 249 hp, 350 Nm and a 7.7-second sprint
- Air suspension and eight-speed automatic
- Autonomous braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection
- RM50,000 higher purchase price
- 451-litre boot is 162 litres smaller
- 180 km/h top speed versus 210 km/h
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM368,888✓ | RM418,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM838 | RM428✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 20-valve DOHC Turbocharged with Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing with MHEV Assistance |
| Capacity | 2,497 cc | 1,969 cc |
| Horsepower | 210 hp at 5,000 rpm | 249 hp at 5,400 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 320 Nm at 1,500 rpm | 350 Nm at 1,800 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 5 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 83 mm × 93.2 mm | 82 mm × 93.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | 10.3 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 14 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | — | 40 Nm✓ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 5 Speed Geartronic | 8-Speed Automatic Transmission with Geartronic |
| Gears | 5 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Volvo |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.9 seconds | 7.7 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 11.4 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Co2 | 268 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,807 mm | 4,950 mm |
| Width | 1,936 mm | 1,958 mm |
| Height | 1,784 mm | 1,776 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm | 2,984 mm |
| Weight | 2,022 kg | 2,350 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 71 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 613 litres✓ | 451 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/50R19 | 275/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/50R19 | 275/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloys | 20" 5-spoke Black Diamond Cut Black Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloys | 20" 5-spoke Black Diamond Cut Black Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, 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 | Electric for rear doors | Electric for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on outer rear seats, with Integrated Booster Cushions | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, with Integrated Boosters |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Dynamic Bi-Xenon Projectors | Dynamic LED Projectors with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable 8-Way, Memory for Driver | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | Second row 40:20:40 Split Folding with integrated booster child seat for the outer seats, Third Row 50:50 | 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 | Rear Vents | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 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 Door Window Shades, Powered Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 12 Speakers | 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 and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless Knob Twist |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Active Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activated | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | 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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Mk1 Facelift vs Mk2 Facelift 2 FAQ
Is the Volvo XC90 Mk1 Facelift or Volvo XC90 Mk2 Facelift 2 better?
The Volvo XC90 Mk2 Facelift 2 is better for performance, road tax and active safety, with 249 hp, 7.7-second acceleration and autonomous braking. Choose the Mk1 Facelift instead if its 613-litre boot and lower purchase price matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo XC90 Mk2 Facelift 2 costs RM50,000 more than the Volvo XC90 Mk1 Facelift.
Which XC90 has more luggage space?
The Volvo XC90 Mk1 Facelift has the larger boot at 613 litres, compared with 451 litres in the Volvo XC90 Mk2 Facelift 2. It also has the larger fuel tank, at 80 litres versus 71 litres.
