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Mazda CX-5 vs Volvo S90 – Which one offers the better deal?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Mazda CX-5 or Volvo S90 fits your lifestyle better.

Mazda CX-5

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Volvo S90

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mazda CX-5 has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30000 £, while the Volvo S90 costs 62200 £. That’s a price difference of around 32228 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Volvo S90 manages with 0.80 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Mazda CX-5 with 7 L. The difference is about 6.20 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo S90 has a clearly edge – offering 455 HP compared to 141 HP. That’s roughly 314 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S90 is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.70 s, while the Mazda CX-5 takes 10.50 s. That’s about 5.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mazda CX-5 performs slight better – reaching 195 km/h, while the Volvo S90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Volvo S90 pulls significantly stronger with 709 Nm compared to 238 Nm. That’s about 471 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Mazda CX-5 is slightly lighter – 1629 kg compared to 1912 kg. The difference is around 283 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mazda CX-5 offers distinct more room – 583 L compared to 453 L. That’s a difference of about 130 L.

Who wins the race?

The Volvo S90 proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Volvo S90 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

Mazda CX-5
Volvo S90

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Volvo S90

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 235 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.8 - 5.7 L
  • Electric Range : 89 km
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Mazda CX-5

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The Mazda CX-5 blends elegant, athletic styling with a surprisingly engaging driving character, turning routine trips into small, satisfying adventures. Inside it feels thoughtfully built and comfortable, offering sensible practicality and a premium feel that punches above its price.

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Volvo S90

The Volvo S90 is a composed, elegant luxury sedan that dresses Scandinavian restraint in a quietly imposing package. It prioritises serene highway manners and a calm, tech‑savvy cabin, making it a car that suggests you deserve the nicer things in life without ever raising its voice.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30000 - 39500 £
Price
62200 - 70500 £
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.4 L
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
89 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.70 kWh
co2
157 - 168 g/km
co2
17 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
56 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1629 - 1671 kg
Curb weight
1912 - 2119 kg
Trunk capacity
583 L
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Length
4690 mm
Length
4969 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
1879 mm
Height
1695 mm
Height
1440 mm
Max trunk capacity
2019 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
-
Payload
451 - 518 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
141 HP
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Max Speed
195 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
238 Nm
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
104 kW
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
2488 cm3
Engine capacity
1969 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2022 - 2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Volvo

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What drivetrain options does the Mazda CX-5 have?

The Mazda CX-5 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.

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