Verdict
The Mazda CX-80 is the sharper value call at RM296,610, undercutting the Volvo XC90 by RM122,278 while adding a 17.8-kWh battery and 65 km EV range. It also has a longer 3,120-mm wheelbase, but its six-seat layout and 258-litre boot are limiting beside the Volvo’s seven seats and 451 litres. The XC90’s 249 hp and 350 Nm petrol engine figures beat the Mazda’s 189 hp and 261 Nm, and its air suspension adds appeal, but the higher purchase price is substantial.
CX-80
Pick the Mazda CX-80 if a 65-km EV range, six individual-style seating and a RM122,278 lower entry price matter more than maximum passenger and luggage capacity.
XC90
Pick the Volvo XC90 if you need seven seats, a 451-litre boot, air suspension and higher 249-hp/350-Nm petrol engine outputs.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-80 RM296,610; Volvo XC90 RM418,888.
- Annual road tax: Mazda CX-80 RM830; Volvo XC90 RM428.
- Petrol engine output: Mazda CX-80 189 hp and 261 Nm; Volvo XC90 249 hp and 350 Nm.
- Seating: Mazda CX-80 has 6 seats; Volvo XC90 has 7 seats.
- Boot space: Mazda CX-80 258 litres; Volvo XC90 451 litres.
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-80 3,120 mm; Volvo XC90 2,984 mm.
CX-80
- 17.8-kWh battery with 65 km EV range
- RM122,278 lower purchase price
- Heated and ventilated front seats with memory, plus heated and ventilated second-row captain seats
- Six seats versus the Volvo XC90's seven
- 258-litre boot versus 451 litres
- Lower 189-hp and 261-Nm petrol engine figures than the Volvo's 249 hp and 350 Nm
XC90
- Seven-seat cabin with a 451-litre boot
- 249 hp and 350 Nm from its 1,969-cc turbo petrol engine
- Air suspension front and rear
- Costs RM122,278 more than the Mazda CX-80
- No quoted EV range, where the Mazda has 65 km
- Shorter 2,984-mm wheelbase than the Mazda's 3,120 mm
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM296,610✓ | RM418,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM830 | RM428✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing and plug-in hybrid assistance | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing with MHEV Assistance |
| Capacity | 2,488 cc | 1,969 cc |
| Horsepower | 189 hp at 6,000 rpm | 249 hp at 5,400 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 261 Nm at 4,000 rpm | 350 Nm at 1,800 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 89 mm × 100 mm | 82 mm × 93.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.3 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 172 hp✓ | 14 hp |
| Motor Torque | 270 Nm✓ | 40 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 17.8 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 65 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7.2 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 8-Speed Automatic Transmission with Geartronic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Volvo |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 7.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,995 mm | 4,950 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,958 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,776 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,120 mm | 2,984 mm |
| Weight | 2,342 kg | 2,350 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 70 litres | 71 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 6 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 258 litres | 451 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R20 | 275/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R20 | 275/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance SUV | — |
| 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 | 20" 5-spoke Black Diamond Cut Black Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" 5-spoke Black Diamond Cut Black Alloy |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) | 7 (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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for second row seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, with Integrated Boosters |
| 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 | Dynamic 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 | 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 System |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sliding Roof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Middle, 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 | Manual Rear Door Window Shades, Powered Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 12.3" Infotainment Screen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Bose Sound System | 11.2" Central Display with Android Automotive OS, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, Bowers & Wilkins High Fidelity Audio 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 Knob Twist |
| 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 | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Monitor | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera |
| 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 Hybrid 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.
Used CX-80 & XC90 for sale
CX-80 vs XC90 FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-80 or Volvo XC90 better?
The Mazda CX-80 is the better buy for plug-in capability and price, with 65 km EV range and a RM122,278 saving. Choose the Volvo XC90 if seven seats, a 451-litre boot and air suspension are priorities.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo XC90 costs RM122,278 more than the Mazda CX-80: RM418,888 against RM296,610.
Which has the more practical cabin?
The Volvo XC90 is more practical for larger families. It has seven seats and a 451-litre boot, compared with the Mazda CX-80’s six seats and 258 litres of luggage space.