Verdict
The RM16,000 step to the Volvo XC90 Ultra T8 buys far more than a badge change: its 18.8 kWh battery delivers a claimed 77 km EV range, while the 145 hp, 309 Nm motor helps cut the 0-100 km/h time from 7.7 to 5.3 seconds. That matters if home or workplace charging is part of your routine. The Volvo XC90 Ultra B5 is the sensible choice for buyers who cannot plug in regularly, yet it retains all-wheel drive, seven seats and the same core Ultra cabin and safety equipment.
Ultra B5
Pick the Volvo XC90 Ultra B5 if you want the same seven-seat, all-wheel-drive XC90 Ultra experience for RM16,000 less and do not have regular charging access.
Ultra T8
Pick the Volvo XC90 Ultra T8 if you can charge its 18.8 kWh battery and want 77 km of EV driving plus a much quicker 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: Volvo XC90 Ultra B5 RM418,888; Volvo XC90 Ultra T8 RM434,888.
- Engine output: Volvo XC90 Ultra B5 249 hp and 350 Nm; Volvo XC90 Ultra T8 317 hp and 400 Nm.
- Motor output: Volvo XC90 Ultra B5 14 hp and 40 Nm; Volvo XC90 Ultra T8 145 hp and 309 Nm.
- Battery and EV range: Volvo XC90 Ultra B5 has no quoted battery capacity or EV range; Volvo XC90 Ultra T8 has an 18.8 kWh battery and 77 km range.
- Acceleration: Volvo XC90 Ultra B5 takes 7.7 seconds from 0-100 km/h; Volvo XC90 Ultra T8 takes 5.3 seconds.
- Parking and display kit: Volvo XC90 Ultra B5 has no listed front or rear parking sensors and no head-up display; Volvo XC90 Ultra T8 has six front sensors, six…
Ultra B5
- RM16,000 cheaper to buy.
- Same seven-seat layout and all-wheel drive.
- Gets the same air suspension, Bowers & Wilkins audio and 360-degree camera.
- 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time is 2.4 seconds slower.
- No 18.8 kWh battery or 77 km EV range.
- Misses the T8's head-up display and listed parking sensors.
Ultra T8
- 77 km claimed EV range from an 18.8 kWh battery.
- 5.3-second 0-100 km/h acceleration.
- Adds a head-up display, six front sensors and six rear sensors.
- Costs RM16,000 more than the B5.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM418,888✓ | RM434,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM428 | RM428 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing with MHEV Assistance | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing with PHEV Assistance |
| Capacity | 1,969 cc | 1,969 cc |
| Horsepower | 249 hp at 5,400 rpm | 317 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 350 Nm at 1,800 rpm | 400 Nm at 3,000 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore × Stroke | 82 mm × 93.2 mm | 82 mm × 93.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3 | 10.3 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 14 hp | 145 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 40 Nm | 309 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 18.8 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 77 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 6.4 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-Speed Automatic Transmission with Geartronic | 8-Speed Automatic Transmission with Geartronic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Volvo | Aisin |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.7 seconds | 5.3 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,950 mm | 4,950 mm |
| Width | 1,958 mm | 1,958 mm |
| Height | 1,776 mm | 1,776 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,984 mm | 2,984 mm |
| Weight | 2,350 kg | 2,350 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 71 litres | 71 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 451 litres | 451 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/45R20 | 275/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/45R20 | 275/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" 5-spoke Black Diamond Cut Black Alloy | 20" 5-spoke Black Diamond Cut Black Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" 5-spoke Black Diamond Cut Black Alloy | 20" 5-spoke Black Diamond Cut Black Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, 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 | Electric for rear doors | Electric for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, with Integrated Boosters | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, with Integrated Boosters |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection | Yes, with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Dynamic LED Projectors with Auto High Beam | Dynamic LED Projectors with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Ventilation | 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 System | 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 | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Manual Rear Door Window Shades, Powered Sunroof Shade | Manual Rear Door Window Shades, Powered Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 11.2" Central Display with Android Automotive OS, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, Bowers & Wilkins High Fidelity Audio System | 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 | Keyless Knob Twist | Keyless Knob Twist |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| 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 | 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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Ultra B5 vs Ultra T8 FAQ
Is the Volvo XC90 Ultra B5 or Volvo XC90 Ultra T8 better?
The Volvo XC90 Ultra T8 is better for drivers who can charge regularly, because it adds 77 km EV range and reaches 100 km/h 2.4 seconds sooner. Choose the B5 if charging is impractical and the RM16,000 saving matters more.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo XC90 Ultra T8 costs RM434,888, which is RM16,000 more than the RM418,888 Volvo XC90 Ultra B5.
Does the Volvo XC90 Ultra T8 have an electric-only range?
Yes. The Volvo XC90 Ultra T8 has an 18.8 kWh battery, a 145 hp electric motor and a claimed EV range of 77 km. The Volvo XC90 Ultra B5 has no quoted EV range.
