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Mazda CX-80 vs Volvo EX40 comparison

Compare performance (327 HP vs 442 HP), boot space and price (49,300 £ vs 45,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda CX-80 or Volvo EX40?

Mazda CX-80 vs Volvo EX40: Key differences

Mazda CX-80

3.1 (1 Reviews)
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Volvo EX40

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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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-80

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.

Volvo EX40 is marginally cheaper – starting at 45,200 £ , while the Mazda CX-80 costs 49,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,080 £.

As for electric range, the Volvo EX40 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 576 km, about 516 km more than the Mazda CX-80.

EX40

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 EX40 offers visibly more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 327 HP. That’s roughly 115 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX40 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Mazda CX-80 takes 6.8 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX40 delivers moderately more torque with 670 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

CX-80

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mazda CX-80 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo EX40 is barely lighter – 2,040 kg compared to 2,131 kg. The difference is around 91 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo EX40 offers clearly more boot space – 410 L compared to 258 L. That’s a difference of about 152 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda CX-80 carries noticeably more – 650 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 170 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX40 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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Volvo EX40

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 238 - 442 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.6 - 17.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 477 - 576 km
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The Mazda CX-80 brings polished, near-premium styling and a cabin that feels far classier than its badge might imply. It steers with a composed, engaging character and packs the sensible practicality families want — with just enough flair to make school runs feel a little less ordinary.

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Reviews Mazda CX-80

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3 May 2026, 21:06:02

Good chunk of steel on steroids

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16 May 2026, 19:14:01

Stable car and generally good build quality — but I hate the Google and infotainment systems, which both seem designed to irritate the user as much as possible.
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Costs and Consumption
Price
49,300 - 61,400 £
Price
45,200 - 56,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
60 km
Electric Range
477 - 576 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
91 - 146 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,131 - 2,240 kg
Curb weight
2,040 - 2,170 kg
Trunk capacity
258 L
Trunk capacity
410 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
649 - 650 kg
Payload
430 - 480 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
254 - 327 HP
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 - 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 550 Nm
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
187 - 241 kW
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Engine capacity
2,488 - 3,283 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Volvo
What drivetrain options does the Mazda CX-80 have?

The Mazda CX-80 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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