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Volvo EC40 vs Mazda CX-5 comparison

Compare performance (442 HP vs 141 HP), boot space and price (46,500 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo EC40 or Mazda CX-5?

Volvo EC40 vs Mazda CX-5: Key differences

Volvo EC40

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mazda CX-5

4.6 (9 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • moderately 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

EC40

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mazda CX-5 is clearly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Volvo EC40 costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,543 £.

CX-5

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 EC40 offers clearly more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 141 HP. That’s roughly 301 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EC40 is considerably 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 EC40 delivers substantially more torque with 670 Nm compared to 238 Nm. That’s about 432 Nm more.

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 clearly lighter – 1,629 kg compared to 2,065 kg. The difference is around 436 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda CX-5 offers moderately more boot space – 466 L compared to 404 L. That’s a difference of about 62 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda CX-5 carries visibly more – 601 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 166 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EC40 is decisively ahead 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 £46,500
EC40

Volvo EC40

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 238 - 442 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 486 - 585 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
46,500 - 56,800 £
Price
30,000 - 39,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
486 - 585 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
157 - 169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,065 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
1,629 - 1,671 kg
Trunk capacity
404 L
Trunk capacity
466 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,873 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
395 - 435 kg
Payload
566 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Power HP
141 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Torque
238 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Power kW
104 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Mazda
Is the Volvo EC40 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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