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Volvo XC60 vs Mazda CX-6e comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 258 HP), boot space and price (49,200 £ vs 42,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo XC60 or Mazda CX-6e?

Volvo XC60 vs Mazda CX-6e: Key differences

Volvo XC60

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  • considerably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space

Mazda CX-6e

  • somewhat cheaper
  • considerably more electric range

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

XC60

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mazda CX-6e is somewhat cheaper – starting at 42,800 £ , while the Volvo XC60 costs 49,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,343 £.

As for electric range, the Mazda CX-6e offers considerably more range – reaching up to 484 km, about 402 km more than the Volvo XC60.

CX-6e

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 XC60 offers considerably more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 258 HP. That’s roughly 197 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC60 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Mazda CX-6e takes 7.9 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC60 delivers substantially more torque with 709 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 419 Nm more.

XC60

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, Volvo XC60 is moderately lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,205 kg. The difference is around 305 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo XC60 offers only slightly more boot space – 483 L compared to 468 L. That’s a difference of about 15 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC60 carries markedly more – 550 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 165 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo XC60 comes out clearly 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 £49,200
XC60

Volvo XC60

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 250 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.8 - 7.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 74 - 82 km
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The Volvo XC60 blends Scandinavian calm with confident presence, offering a cabin that feels plush without shouting for attention. It’s a smart pick for buyers after a composed ride, clever practicality and thoughtful safety touches — it even makes running the family shuttle feel almost serene, which is a small miracle.

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Mazda CX-6e

Costs and Consumption
Price
49,200 - 75,100 £
Price
42,800 - 45,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.9 - 19.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
74 - 82 km
Electric Range
468 - 484 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
64 - 169 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,150 kg
Curb weight
2,205 kg
Trunk capacity
468 - 483 L
Trunk capacity
468 L
Length
4,708 mm
Length
-
Width
1,902 mm
Width
1,935 mm
Height
1,655 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,543 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
510 - 550 kg
Payload
385 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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
Power HP
250 - 455 HP
Power HP
258 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
350 - 709 Nm
Torque
290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
184 - 335 kW
Power kW
190 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Mazda
What drive types are available for the Volvo XC60?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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