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Volvo S90 vs Mazda CX-80 comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 327 HP), boot space and price (62,200 £ vs 49,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo S90 or Mazda CX-80?

Volvo S90 vs Mazda CX-80: Key differences

Volvo S90

  • noticeably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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Mazda CX-80

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  • noticeably cheaper
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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

S90

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda CX-80 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 49,300 £ , while the Volvo S90 costs 62,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,900 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is considerably 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 S90 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 89 km, about 29 km more than the Mazda CX-80.

CX-80

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 S90 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 S90 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Mazda CX-80 takes 6.8 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S90 delivers visibly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 159 Nm more.

S90

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 S90 is moderately lighter – 1,912 kg compared to 2,131 kg. The difference is around 219 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo S90 offers considerably more boot space – 453 L compared to 258 L. That’s a difference of about 195 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda CX-80 carries noticeably more – 650 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 132 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S90 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 £62,200
S90

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/100km
  • Electric Range 89 km
Volvo S90
Mazda CX-80

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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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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 S90
Mazda CX-80

Costs and Consumption

Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Price
49,300 - 61,400 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
89 km
Electric Range
60 km
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
17 - 149 g/km
co2
91 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Curb weight
2,131 - 2,240 kg
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Trunk capacity
258 L
Length
4,969 mm
Length
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Width
1,879 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
451 - 518 kg
Payload
649 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Power HP
254 - 327 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Torque
500 - 550 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Power kW
187 - 241 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
2,488 - 3,283 cm3

General

Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Mazda
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