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Mazda CX-5 vs Volvo V90 comparison

Compare performance (141 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 62,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda CX-5 or Volvo V90?

Mazda CX-5 vs Volvo V90: Key differences

Mazda CX-5

4.7 (8 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Volvo V90

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly 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 significantly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Volvo V90 costs 62,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,314 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mazda CX-5 with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 6.2 L/100km.

V90

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo V90 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 V90 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Mazda CX-5 takes 10.5 s. That’s about 5.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mazda CX-5 is only slightly faster – reaching 195 km/h, while the Volvo V90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V90 delivers clearly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 238 Nm. That’s about 471 Nm more.

CX-5

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 terms of curb weight, Mazda CX-5 is noticeably lighter – 1,629 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 446 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda CX-5 offers somewhat more boot space – 583 L compared to 488 L. That’s a difference of about 95 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mazda CX-5 offers clearly more capacity – up to 2,019 L, about 565 L more than the Volvo V90.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda CX-5 carries somewhat more – 601 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 86 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo V90 stands well ahead of its rival 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.

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V90

Volvo V90

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 398 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 88 km
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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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The Volvo V90 blends Scandinavian elegance with estate practicality, delivering a composed ride and an interior that's both luxurious and perfectly sensible. Packed with clever storage and top-flight safety kit, it's the choice for buyers who want to look classy while hauling life's chaos — without making a fuss about it.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,000 - 39,500 £
Price
62,300 - 71,700 £
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
157 - 168 g/km
co2
18 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
56 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,629 - 1,671 kg
Curb weight
2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 583 L
Trunk capacity
488 L
Length
4,690 mm
Length
4,945 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
1,695 mm
Height
1,472 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,019 L
Max trunk capacity
1,454 L
Payload
601 kg
Payload
515 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
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
398 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
195 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
238 Nm
Torque
659 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
104 kW
Power kW
293 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
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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