Verdict
The CX-80 is the family-sized choice: its 3,120 mm wheelbase, six seats and all-wheel drive are in a different class from the EX30’s 2,650 mm wheelbase, five seats and rear-wheel drive. It also gets rear climate control plus heated and ventilated second-row captain’s chairs. The EX30 answers with a 69 kWh battery, 476 km EV range and 175 kW DC charging, against the Mazda plug-in hybrid’s 17.8 kWh and 65 km. Its RM260 annual road tax undercuts RM830, too. For electric commuting and charging, the Volvo is decisively easier to live with; for six occupants, Mazda.
Pick the Mazda CX-80 if you need six seats, all-wheel drive and a 3,120 mm wheelbase for carrying more people.
Pick the Volvo EX30 if you want 476 km of EV range, 175 kW DC charging and far lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Cost: Mazda CX-80 RM296,610 and RM830 annual road tax; Volvo EX30 RM208,888 and RM260.
- Motor output: Mazda 172 hp and 270 Nm; Volvo 268 hp and 343 Nm.
- Battery and EV range: Mazda 17.8 kWh and 65 km; Volvo 69 kWh and 476 km.
- Charging: Mazda 7.2 kW AC with no DC rate listed; Volvo 11 kW AC and 175 kW DC.
- Size: Mazda is 4,995 mm long with a 3,120 mm wheelbase; Volvo is 4,223 mm long with a 2,650 mm wheelbase.
- Seating and boot: Mazda has six seats and 258 litres; Volvo has five seats and 318 litres.
CX-80
- Six seats with second-row captain’s chairs
- All-wheel drive and 3,120 mm wheelbase
- Rear air-con; heated and ventilated front and middle-row seats
- Only 65 km of EV range versus 476 km
- RM87,722 more expensive and RM570 higher annual road tax
- No DC charging rate or V2L function listed
EX30
- 69 kWh battery with 476 km EV range
- 11 kW AC and 175 kW DC charging, plus 3.6 kW V2L
- 268 hp, 343 Nm and a 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- Five seats versus the Mazda’s six
- Rear-wheel drive rather than all-wheel drive
- No rear air-con or second-row heating and ventilation
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM296,610 | RM208,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM830 | RM260✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing and plug-in hybrid assistance | 400V 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 | 268 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 270 Nm | 343 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 17.8 kWh | 69 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 65 km | 476 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7.2 kW | 11 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 175 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.6 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 5.3 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,995 mm | 4,223 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,837 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,555 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,120 mm | 2,650 mm |
| Weight | 2,342 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 70 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 6 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 258 litres | 318 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R20 | 24545R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R20 | 245/45R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance SUV | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| 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 |
| 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 Reflector 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 |
| Rear Seats | Individual Captain Seat Middle Row with Heating & Ventilation, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sliding Roof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Middle, 2 USB-C Third Row | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 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 | 12.3" Touchscreen with Google Services Built-in, Harman Kardon Sound System |
| 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| 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, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| 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 | 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 EX30 FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-80 or Volvo EX30 better?
The EX30 is better for an EV-led daily routine, with 476 km range, DC charging and lower road tax. The CX-80 is better if six seats, all-wheel drive and rear passenger climate control matter more than long electric range.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-80 costs RM87,722 more than the Volvo EX30. Its annual road tax is also RM570 higher.
Which one is more practical for family use?
The CX-80 carries six people and has a 3,120 mm wheelbase, plus third-row USB-C ports and rear climate control. The EX30 has only five seats, but its 318-litre boot is 60 litres larger than the Mazda’s 258 litres.