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Mazda CX-5 vs Volvo S60 comparison

Compare performance (141 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 42,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda CX-5 or Volvo S60?

Mazda CX-5 vs Volvo S60: Key differences

Mazda CX-5

4.6 (9 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • barely lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Volvo S60

3.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

CX-5

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda CX-5 is clearly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Volvo S60 costs 42,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,523 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S60 uses 0.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mazda CX-5 with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 6.3 L/100km.

S60

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo S60 offers clearly more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 141 HP. That’s roughly 314 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S60 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Mazda CX-5 takes 10.5 s. That’s about 5.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S60 delivers substantially more torque with 709 Nm compared to 238 Nm. That’s about 471 Nm more.

CX-5

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda CX-5 is barely lighter – 1,629 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 86 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda CX-5 offers only slightly more boot space – 466 L compared to 427 L. That’s a difference of about 39 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda CX-5 carries visibly more – 601 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 126 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S60 holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £42,500
S60

Volvo S60

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 197 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 94 km
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Reviews Mazda CX-5

4.6 (9 Reviews)
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Marc Adriaans
4 Jun 2026, 13:04:31

I've been driving Mazdas for about ten years now without problems and with a lot of enjoyment. The last 3.5 years in a CX‑5. A really nice, smooth car that can tow quite a bit too, although I wouldn't recommend doing that with the FWD because it lacks grip on the front axle — so if you fit a towbar always choose the AWD. The only downside I can think of, after long consideration, is... nothing 🤔

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Bengt
25 Jan 2026, 14:05:09

I've owned several Volvos, but I drive a Mazda now and would never switch back.

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I choose the Volvo S60 for its elegance and because of the dealer that distributes it in my country. I find it superior in technology and efficiency.

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Mazda CX-5
Volvo S60

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,000 - 39,500 £
Price
42,500 - 65,100 £
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
94 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
157 - 169 g/km
co2
16 - 161 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,629 - 1,671 kg
Curb weight
1,715 - 2,039 kg
Trunk capacity
466 L
Trunk capacity
390 - 427 L
Length
-
Length
4,778 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
1,431 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
566 - 601 kg
Payload
461 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
141 HP
Power HP
197 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
238 Nm
Torque
300 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
104 kW
Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Volvo
Is the Mazda CX-5 offered with different drivetrains?

The Mazda CX-5 is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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