Verdict
The Mazda CX-80 costs RM296,610 to the Volvo ES90’s RM339,888, leaving a RM43,278 gap. For Malaysian families, the Mazda’s six seats, all-wheel drive and 70-litre petrol tank make it the more flexible long-trip proposition, though its 65-km EV range is modest. The Volvo is the more convincing EV: its 92-kWh battery claims 662 km, accepts 350-kW DC charging and has a much larger 424-litre boot. Its RM395 annual road tax also undercuts the Mazda’s RM830.
Pick the Mazda CX-80 if you need six seats, all-wheel drive and petrol-backed plug-in hybrid flexibility for journeys beyond its 65-km EV range.
Pick the Volvo ES90 if you want a five-seat EV with 662 km of range, 350-kW DC charging and a 424-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-80 RM296,610; Volvo ES90 RM339,888.
- Electric range: Mazda CX-80 65 km; Volvo ES90 662 km.
- Battery capacity: Mazda CX-80 17.8 kWh; Volvo ES90 92 kWh.
- Driveline: Mazda CX-80 all-wheel drive; Volvo ES90 rear-wheel drive.
- Seating and boot space: Mazda CX-80 six seats and 258 litres; Volvo ES90 five seats and 424 litres.
- Annual road tax: Mazda CX-80 RM830; Volvo ES90 RM395.
CX-80
- Six-seat cabin with captain seats in the middle row
- All-wheel drive and a 70-litre fuel tank
- Panoramic sliding roof plus rear window shades
- Only 65 km of EV range versus 662 km
- 258-litre boot is 166 litres smaller
- Five-year warranty is capped at 100,000 km, versus unlimited mileage
ES90
- 92-kWh battery with 662 km of EV range
- 350-kW DC and 11-kW AC charging
- 424-litre boot, air suspension and nine airbags
- RM43,278 higher purchase price
- Five seats rather than six
- Rear-wheel drive rather than all-wheel drive
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM296,610✓ | RM339,888 |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM830 | RM395✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing and plug-in hybrid assistance | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,488 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 189 hp at 6,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 261 Nm at 4,000 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 89 mm × 100 mm | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 172 hp | 329 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 270 Nm | 480 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 17.8 kWh | 92 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 65 km | 662 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7.2 kW | 11 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 350 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 6.6 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,995 mm | 5,000 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,942 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,546 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,120 mm | 3,102 mm |
| Weight | 2,342 kg | 2,410 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 70 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 6 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 258 litres | 424 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R20 | 245/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R20 | 275/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance SUV | Pirelli P Zero E VOL |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 21" Diamond-cut Five-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 21" Diamond-cut Five-spoke Alloys |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Active Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) | 9 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain, Dual Front Centre Airbags) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 6 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for second row seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Heating, Ventilation and Memory Function | Power Adjustable Nappa Leather Front Seats with Ventilation (Charcoal or Cardamom, Birch Wood Decor) |
| Rear Seats | Individual Captain Seat Middle Row with Heating & Ventilation, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Power Reclining Seats with Ventilation |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sliding Roof | Fixed Glass Roof, Adjustable Opacity |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Middle, 2 USB-C Third Row | 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade, Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 12.3" Infotainment Screen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Bose Sound System | 14.5" Touchscreen with Android Automotive OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Wireless Android Auto, 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Sound System (1,650 watt) |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless (Depress Brake to Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Monitor | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000-km Free Service, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used CX-80 & ES90 for sale
CX-80 vs ES90 FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-80 or Volvo ES90 better?
The Volvo ES90 is better for long-distance electric driving, with 662 km of range and 350-kW DC charging. The Mazda CX-80 is better for buyers needing six seats, all-wheel drive and a petrol plug-in hybrid for travel beyond its 65-km EV range.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo ES90 costs RM339,888 and the Mazda CX-80 costs RM296,610, so the Volvo is RM43,278 more expensive.
Which has the larger boot?
The Volvo ES90 has the larger boot at 424 litres, compared with 258 litres in the Mazda CX-80. The Mazda counters with six seats, while the Volvo has five.
