Verdict
At RM296,610, the CX-80 is the far cheaper route into a three-row executive SUV and its 65 km electric range can cover short local trips before its 70-litre petrol tank takes over. The EX90 costs RM442,888, but brings a 111 kWh battery, 600 km EV range and 250 kW DC charging for buyers committed to electric motoring. Its 510 hp, 910 Nm twin-motor drivetrain and 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time are in another league, while seven seats and a 310-litre boot better suit a larger family.
Pick the Mazda CX-80 if you want to save RM146,278, need a 70-litre petrol back-up for longer journeys and prefer its heated, ventilated middle-row captain’s chairs.
Pick the Volvo EX90 if you can charge an EV and want 600 km range, seven seats, 910 Nm and substantially faster DC charging.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-80 RM296,610; Volvo EX90 RM442,888.
- Electric range: Mazda CX-80 65 km; Volvo EX90 600 km.
- Battery and DC charging: Mazda CX-80 17.8 kWh and no DC rate listed; Volvo EX90 111 kWh and 250 kW DC.
- Motor output: Mazda CX-80 172 hp and 270 Nm; Volvo EX90 510 hp and 910 Nm.
- Seating and boot: Mazda CX-80 six seats and 258 litres; Volvo EX90 seven seats and 310 litres.
- Weight: Mazda CX-80 2,342 kg; Volvo EX90 2,704 kg.
CX-80
- RM146,278 less expensive.
- 70-litre petrol tank alongside 65 km EV range.
- Heated and ventilated front and middle-row seats, plus rear window shades.
- 65 km EV range versus the EX90's 600 km.
- No DC charging rate listed, against 250 kW DC charging.
- Six seats and 258 litres of boot space, versus seven seats and 310 litres.
EX90
- 600 km EV range from a 111 kWh battery.
- 510 hp, 910 Nm and a 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Seven seats, 310-litre boot and air suspension.
- Costs RM146,278 more than the CX-80.
- At 2,704 kg, it is 362 kg heavier.
- RM965 annual road tax is RM135 higher.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM296,610✓ | RM442,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM830✓ | RM965 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 172 hp | 510 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 270 Nm | 910 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 17.8 kWh | 111 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 65 km | 600 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7.2 kW | 11 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 250 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 4.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,995 mm | 5,037 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,964 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,747 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,120 mm | 2,985 mm |
| Weight | 2,342 kg | 2,704 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 70 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 6 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 258 litres | 310 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R20 | 265/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R20 | 295/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance SUV | Michelin Pilot Sport EV VOL |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 21" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 21" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Active Chassis with 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 Center Airbag, 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for second row seats | Available on outer rear seats, with Integrated Booster Cushions |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection |
| 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 with Memory Function for Driver |
| Rear Seats | Individual Captain Seat Middle Row with Heating & Ventilation, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | Second row 40:20:40 Split Folding with integrated booster child seat for the outer seats, Third Row 50:50 |
| 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 | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Middle, 2 USB-C Third Row | 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Middle Row, 2 USB-C Third Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| 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 (1,600 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 | 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, 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 EX90 FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-80 or Volvo EX90 better?
The EX90 is better for a buyer with dependable charging who needs long EV range, seven seats and rapid performance. The CX-80 is the more rational choice if RM146,278 saved and petrol-backed long-distance flexibility matter more than pure-electric range.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo EX90 costs RM146,278 more than the Mazda CX-80: RM442,888 against RM296,610.
Which one is easier to use for long journeys?
The EX90 has the longer 600 km electric range and 250 kW DC charging. The CX-80 has only 65 km of EV range, but its plug-in-hybrid system also has a 70-litre petrol tank, removing dependence on charging stops.