Verdict
At RM296,610, the CX-80 is RM43,278 below the ES90 and gives a six-seat, all-wheel-drive SUV with a 70-litre tank, useful where charging cannot be relied upon. Its 17.8-kWh battery manages 65 km of EV range, however, against the Volvo’s 92-kWh pack and 651 km. The ES90’s 424-litre boot also beats 258 litres, while 350 kW DC charging and RM395 annual road tax sharpen its case. Pick the Mazda for people capacity; choose the Volvo if five seats and charging access fit your routine.
CX-80
Pick the Mazda CX-80 if you need six seats, all-wheel drive and a petrol plug-in hybrid drivetrain for less money.
ES90
Pick the Volvo ES90 if you can charge regularly and want 651 km of EV range, a larger boot and rapid 350 kW DC charging.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-80 RM296,610; Volvo ES90 RM339,888.
- Battery and EV range: Mazda 17.8 kWh and 65 km; Volvo 92 kWh and 651 km.
- Charging: Mazda 7.2 kW AC with no DC rate listed; Volvo 11 kW AC and 350 kW DC.
- Seating and boot: Mazda six seats and 258 litres; Volvo five seats and 424 litres.
- Driveline: Mazda all-wheel drive; Volvo rear-wheel drive.
- Annual road tax: Mazda RM830; Volvo RM395.
CX-80
- Six seats, including heated and ventilated second-row captain's chairs.
- All-wheel drive and a 70-litre petrol tank.
- RM43,278 lower purchase price.
- 65 km EV range versus the Volvo ES90's 651 km.
- 258-litre boot versus 424 litres.
- 7.2 kW AC charging and no DC charging rate listed, versus 11 kW AC and 350 kW DC.
ES90
- 651 km EV range from a 92-kWh battery.
- 350 kW DC charging and 11 kW AC charging.
- 424-litre boot, active air suspension and a 25-speaker 1,650-watt Bowers & Wilkins system.
- RM43,278 higher purchase price.
- Five seats versus the Mazda CX-80's six.
- Rear-wheel drive versus all-wheel drive.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM296,610✓ | RM339,888 |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM830 | RM395✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing and plug-in hybrid assistance | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,488 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 189 hp | — |
| Torque | 261 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Bore | 89 mm | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 172 hp | 329 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 270 Nm | 480 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 17.8 kWh | 92 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 65 km | 651 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7.2 kW | 11 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 350 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 6.6 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,995 mm | 5,000 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,942 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,546 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,120 mm | 3,102 mm |
| Weight | 2,342 kg | 2,410 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 70 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 6 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 258 litres | 424 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R20 | 255/40R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R20 | 285/35R22 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance SUV | Pirelli P Zero E VOL |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 22" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 22" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Active Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain, Dual Front Centre Airbags |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 6 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for second row seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Heating, Ventilation and Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | Individual Captain Seat Middle Row with Heating & Ventilation, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Power Reclining Seats with Ventilation |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sliding Roof | Fixed Glass Roof, Adjustable Opacity |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Middle, 2 USB-C Third Row | 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade, Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 12.3" Infotainment Screen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Bose Sound System | 14.5" Touchscreen with Android Automotive OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Sound System (1,650 watt) |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless (Depress Brake to Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Monitor | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000-km Free Service, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | 8-year/160,000 km 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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CX-80 vs ES90 FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-80 or Volvo ES90 better?
The CX-80 is better for six occupants and all-wheel-drive traction. The ES90 is better for an EV-focused buyer, with 651 km of range, 350 kW DC charging and a 424-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo ES90 costs RM43,278 more than the Mazda CX-80: RM339,888 versus RM296,610.
Does the Volvo ES90 charge faster than the Mazda CX-80?
Yes. The ES90 supports 11 kW AC and 350 kW DC charging, while the CX-80 is rated at 7.2 kW AC and has no DC charging rate listed.