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Mazda CX-80 vs Volvo V90 comparison

Compare performance (327 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (49,300 £ vs 62,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda CX-80 or Volvo V90?

Mazda CX-80 vs Volvo V90: Key differences

Mazda CX-80

  • clearly cheaper

Volvo V90

  • noticeably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
  • considerably more trunk space

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

CX-80

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mazda CX-80 is clearly cheaper – starting at 49,300 £ , while the Volvo V90 costs 62,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,977 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mazda CX-80 with 4 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo V90 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 88 km, about 28 km more than the Mazda CX-80.

V90

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 V90 offers noticeably more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 327 HP. That’s roughly 128 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V90 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Mazda CX-80 takes 6.8 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V90 delivers markedly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 159 Nm more.

CX-80

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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

In terms of curb weight, Volvo V90 is marginally lighter – 2,075 kg compared to 2,131 kg. The difference is around 56 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo V90 offers considerably more boot space – 488 L compared to 258 L. That’s a difference of about 230 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda CX-80 carries noticeably more – 650 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 135 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.

from £62,300
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
Mazda CX-80
Volvo V90

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Mazda CX-80

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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Volvo V90

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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Mazda CX-80
Volvo V90

Costs and Consumption

Price
49,300 - 61,400 £
Price
62,300 - 71,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
60 km
Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
91 - 146 g/km
co2
18 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,131 - 2,240 kg
Curb weight
2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
258 L
Trunk capacity
488 L
Length
-
Length
4,945 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
-
Height
1,472 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,454 L
Payload
649 - 650 kg
Payload
515 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
254 - 327 HP
Power HP
398 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 - 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
500 - 550 Nm
Torque
659 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
187 - 241 kW
Power kW
293 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
2,488 - 3,283 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Volvo
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