Hyundai IONIQ 9 vs Volvo EX90

The Hyundai IONIQ 9 starts from $119,750 before on-road costs, while the Volvo EX90 opens at $124,990. That makes the Hyundai IONIQ 9 the more affordable entry point by $5,240.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $131,725 and $137,489 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the Hyundai IONIQ 9 and Volvo EX90 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Hyundai IONIQ 9 packs more ADAS features with 10 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Volvo EX90.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 10 in the Hyundai IONIQ 9 and 9 in the Volvo EX90.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Hyundai IONIQ 9 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Volvo EX90 gets a 14.5-inch display and 9-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Hyundai IONIQ 9 stands out with V2L and Bose audio that you will not find on the Volvo EX90. The Volvo EX90 counters with Bowers & Wilkins audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Hyundai IONIQ 9 gets nappa leather upholstery while the Volvo EX90 offers nordico/microtech. Climate control is 3-zone in the Hyundai IONIQ 9 and 4-zone in the Volvo EX90.

The Hyundai IONIQ 9 runs a pure electric powertrain producing 314kW and 700Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed reduction gear to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.2 seconds.

The Volvo EX90 responds with a Electric making 330kW and 670Nm, paired to a single-speed driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.5 seconds.

The Volvo EX90 has the clear power advantage at 330kW vs 314kW. In the real-world sprint, the Hyundai IONIQ 9 is 0.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 110.3kWh (Hyundai IONIQ 9) vs 106kWh (Volvo EX90). DC fast charging peaks at 350kW (Hyundai IONIQ 9) vs 300kW (Volvo EX90).

The Hyundai IONIQ 9 measures 5,060mm long on a 3,130mm wheelbase, 23mm longer than the Volvo EX90 at 5,037mm (2,985mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai IONIQ 9 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 338L in the Hyundai IONIQ 9 and 384L in the Volvo EX90, giving the Volvo EX90 a 46L advantage.

For towing, the Hyundai IONIQ 9 leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 2,200kg. That 300kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years (Hyundai IONIQ 9) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Volvo EX90). Both match on warranty length.