Volvo EX90 vs Porsche Macan

The Volvo EX90 starts from $124,990 before on-road costs, while the Porsche Macan opens at $129,800. That makes the Volvo EX90 the more affordable entry point by $4,810.

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 $137,489 and $142,780 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 Volvo EX90 and Porsche Macan hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Porsche Macan packs more ADAS features with 8 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 9 in the Volvo EX90 and 7 in the Porsche Macan. The Volvo EX90 adds a 360-degree camera that the Porsche Macan misses.

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

The Volvo EX90 features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 9-inch digital dash, while the Porsche Macan gets a 10.9-inch display and 12.6-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Volvo EX90 stands out with panoramic roof and Bowers & Wilkins audio that you will not find on the Porsche Macan. The Porsche Macan counters with BOSE audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Volvo EX90 gets nordico/microtech upholstery while the Porsche Macan offers leather. Climate control is 4-zone in the Volvo EX90 and 2-zone in the Porsche Macan.

The Volvo EX90 uses a Electric producing 300kW and 770Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.9 seconds.

The Porsche Macan responds with a Electric making 265kW and 563Nm, paired to a single-speed automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.7 seconds.

The Volvo EX90 has the clear power advantage at 300kW vs 265kW. In the real-world sprint, the Porsche Macan is 0.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 111kWh (Volvo EX90) vs 100kWh (Porsche Macan). DC fast charging peaks at 250kW (Volvo EX90) vs 270kW (Porsche Macan).

The Volvo EX90 measures 5,037mm long on a 3,000mm wheelbase, 253mm longer than the Porsche Macan at 4,784mm (2,893mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volvo EX90 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 365L in the Volvo EX90 and 510L in the Porsche Macan, giving the Porsche Macan a 145L advantage. The Volvo EX90 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Volvo EX90 leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 500kg 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 / 999,999km (Volvo EX90) vs 3 years / 999,999km (Porsche Macan). The Volvo EX90 has longer coverage.