Verdict
At RM296,610, the six-seat CX-80 undercuts the RM418,888 XC90 by RM122,278 and brings a 17.8-kWh plug-in-hybrid battery with 65 km of EV range. It also has the longer 3,120-mm wheelbase, but its 258-litre boot is far behind the Volvo’s 451 litres. The XC90 counters with seven seats, air suspension at both ends, a 249-hp/350-Nm petrol engine and unlimited-kilometre warranty. For a Malaysian family able to charge regularly, the Mazda is the financial winner; the Volvo better suits buyers who need all seven seats and luggage space together.
Pick the Mazda CX-80 if RM122,278 saved, 65 km of EV range and a six-seat cabin with ventilated captain’s chairs matter more than maximum boot space.
Pick the Volvo XC90 if you need seven seats, a 451-litre boot, air suspension and unlimited-kilometre warranty coverage.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-80 RM296,610; Volvo XC90 RM418,888.
- Seating and boot space: Mazda CX-80 has 6 seats and 258 litres; Volvo XC90 has 7 seats and 451 litres.
- Electrification: Mazda CX-80 has a 17.8-kWh battery and 65 km EV range; Volvo XC90 has no battery capacity or EV range stated.
- Petrol engine output: Mazda CX-80 makes 189 hp and 261 Nm; Volvo XC90 makes 249 hp and 350 Nm.
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-80 measures 3,120 mm; Volvo XC90 measures 2,984 mm.
- Warranty and road tax: Mazda CX-80 has 5 years/100,000 km and RM830 yearly road tax; Volvo XC90 has 5 years/unlimited mileage and RM428 road tax.
CX-80
- RM122,278 less expensive.
- 17.8-kWh PHEV battery with 65 km EV range.
- Heated and ventilated middle-row captain’s chairs, plus head-up display.
- 258-litre boot trails the XC90’s 451 litres.
- Six seats versus the XC90’s seven.
- Warranty is capped at 100,000 km, while the XC90 has unlimited mileage.
XC90
- Seven seats and a 451-litre boot.
- Air suspension front and rear.
- 249 hp and 350 Nm, plus unlimited-kilometre warranty.
- RM122,278 more expensive.
- No EV range or battery capacity is stated, unlike the CX-80’s 65 km and 17.8 kWh.
- Its 2,984-mm wheelbase is 136 mm shorter than the CX-80’s.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM296,610✓ | RM418,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM830 | RM428✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing and plug-in hybrid assistance | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing with MHEV Assistance |
| Capacity | 2,488 cc | 1,969 cc |
| Horsepower | 189 hp | 249 hp✓ |
| Torque | 261 Nm | 350 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 89 mm | 82 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.3 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 172 hp✓ | 14 hp |
| Motor Torque | 270 Nm✓ | 40 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 17.8 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 65 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7.2 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 8-Speed Automatic Transmission with Geartronic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Volvo |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 7.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,995 mm | 4,950 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,958 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,776 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,120 mm | 2,984 mm |
| Weight | 2,342 kg | 2,350 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 70 litres | 71 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 6 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 258 litres | 451 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R20 | 275/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R20 | 275/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance SUV | — |
| 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 | 20" 5-spoke Black Diamond Cut Black Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" 5-spoke Black Diamond Cut Black Alloy |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain |
| 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for second row seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, with Integrated Boosters |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Dynamic 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 Front Seats with Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | Individual Captain Seat Middle Row with Heating & Ventilation, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | Second row 40:20:40 Split Folding with integrated booster child seat for the outer seats, Third Row 50:50 |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sliding Roof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Middle, 2 USB-C Third Row | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade, Rear Window Shades | Manual Rear Door Window Shades, Powered Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 12.3" Infotainment Screen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Bose Sound System | 11.2" Central Display with Android Automotive OS, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, Bowers & Wilkins High Fidelity Audio System |
| 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 Knob Twist |
| 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 | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Monitor | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| 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 Hybrid 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 & XC90 for sale
CX-80 vs XC90 FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-80 or Volvo XC90 better?
The CX-80 is the better buy for plug-in-hybrid driving and price, costing RM122,278 less with 65 km EV range. The XC90 is better for seven occupants, luggage, air suspension and unlimited-kilometre warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo XC90 costs RM418,888 and the Mazda CX-80 costs RM296,610, so the difference is RM122,278.
Which is more practical for a large family?
The Volvo XC90 is more practical when all seats are occupied: it carries seven rather than six people and has a 451-litre boot, compared with 258 litres in the Mazda CX-80.
