Mazda CX-80 vs Volvo XC90
Verdict
The Mazda CX-80 costs RM296,610, a big RM122,278 saving over the RM418,888 Volvo XC90. For that, the Mazda brings a 17.8 kWh plug-in hybrid battery and 65 km EV range, plus a longer 3,120 mm wheelbase. The Volvo answers with 7 seats instead of 6, 451 litres of boot space against 258 litres, and stronger 249 hp/350 Nm outputs. If your Malaysian family regularly uses all rows and luggage space, the Volvo makes clearer sense; if not, the Mazda’s price gap is hard to ignore.
Pick the Mazda CX-80 if you want the cheaper six-seat SUV with a 17.8 kWh plug-in hybrid battery, 65 km EV range and longer 3,120 mm wheelbase.
Pick the Volvo XC90 if you need seven seats, the bigger 451-litre boot and stronger 249 hp/350 Nm outputs.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-80 RM296,610; Volvo XC90 RM418,888
- Seats: Mazda CX-80 6; Volvo XC90 7
- Boot space: Mazda CX-80 258 litres; Volvo XC90 451 litres
- Power and torque: Mazda CX-80 189 hp/261 Nm; Volvo XC90 249 hp/350 Nm
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-80 3,120 mm; Volvo XC90 2,984 mm
- Road tax: Mazda CX-80 RM830/year; Volvo XC90 RM428/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 296,610✓ | RM 418,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 6 | 7 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 2,488 cc | 1,969 cc |
| Power | 189 hp | 249 hp✓ |
| Torque | 261 Nm | 350 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | — | 7.7 s |
| Top speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 17.8 kWh | — |
| EV range | 65 km | — |
| 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 |
| Boot space | 258 L | 451 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 70 L | 71 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 830 | RM 428✓ |
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-80
- RM122,278 lower purchase price
- 65 km EV range from 17.8 kWh battery
- Longer 3,120 mm wheelbase
- Only 6 seats
- Small 258-litre boot
- Higher RM830 road tax
XC90
- 7-seat cabin
- 451-litre boot
- 249 hp/350 Nm with 7.7-second 0-100 km/h
- RM122,278 dearer
- Shorter 2,984 mm wheelbase
- No EV range figure
CX-80 vs XC90 FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-80 or Volvo XC90 better?
The Mazda CX-80 is better on price, plug-in EV range and wheelbase. The Volvo XC90 is better for seven-seat use, boot space and output. For most family-hauling needs, the XC90 has the clearer packaging advantage.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo XC90 costs RM122,278 more than the Mazda CX-80, at RM418,888 versus RM296,610.
Which one has more boot space?
The Volvo XC90 has more boot space: 451 litres versus the Mazda CX-80’s 258 litres. It also has seven seats to the Mazda’s six.