Mazda CX-60 vs Volvo EC40
Verdict
At RM200,510, the Mazda CX-60 undercuts the Volvo EC40 by RM48,378 and gives Malaysian buyers a larger SUV: 4,740 mm long, 2,870 mm between the axles and 570 litres of boot space. The EC40 fights back with electric drive, 235 hp, a 7.3-second 0-100 km/h time, 488 km of range and RM220 road tax. The Mazda is the roomier, cheaper long-distance petrol choice; the Volvo is quicker and cheaper to tax, but smaller inside.
Pick the Mazda CX-60 if you want the bigger, cheaper SUV with a 570-litre boot and petrol convenience.
Pick the Volvo EC40 if you want electric drive, stronger acceleration and 488 km of range.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-60 RM200,510; Volvo EC40 RM248,888
- Powertrain: Mazda CX-60 2,488 cc petrol; Volvo EC40 single motor electric
- Power: Mazda CX-60 189 hp; Volvo EC40 235 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Mazda CX-60 9.6 s; Volvo EC40 7.3 s
- Boot space: Mazda CX-60 570 L; Volvo EC40 413 L
- Road tax: Mazda CX-60 RM830/year; Volvo EC40 RM220/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 200,510✓ | RM 248,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 2,488 cc | Single motor |
| Power | 189 hp | 235 hp✓ |
| Torque | 261 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 9.6 s | 7.3 s✓ |
| Top speed | 200 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 70.0 kWh |
| EV range | — | 488 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,740 mm | 4,440 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,873 mm |
| Height | 1,680 mm | 1,582 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 2,702 mm |
| Boot space | 570 L✓ | 413 L |
| Fuel tank | 58 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 830 | RM 220✓ |
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.
CX-60
- RM48,378 cheaper to buy
- Larger 570-litre boot
- Longer 2,870 mm wheelbase
- Slower 9.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher RM830 yearly road tax
- Lower 189 hp output
EC40
- Quicker 7.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- 488 km EV range
- Lower RM220 yearly road tax
- Costs RM48,378 more
- Smaller 413-litre boot
- Shorter 2,702 mm wheelbase
CX-60 vs EC40 FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-60 or Volvo EC40 better?
The Mazda CX-60 is better if space and price matter most. The Volvo EC40 is better if you want electric drive and quicker acceleration, with 0-100 km/h taking 7.3 seconds instead of 9.6 seconds.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo EC40 costs RM48,378 more than the Mazda CX-60. That gap buys electric drive, 235 hp, 488 km of range and lower RM220 yearly road tax, but the Volvo has a smaller boot.
Which SUV is more practical?
The Mazda CX-60 is more practical on size. It is 300 mm longer, has a 168 mm longer wheelbase and offers 570 litres of boot space, compared with 413 litres in the Volvo EC40.