Verdict
The Mazda CX-80 is the rational Malaysian choice if RM146,278 matters and a 65-km electric range suits daily charging, while its 3,120-mm wheelbase and heated, ventilated second-row captain’s chairs favour six occupants. The Volvo EX90 asks far more, but answers with a 111-kWh battery, 600-km range and 250-kW DC charging rather than the Mazda’s 17.8-kWh pack and 7.2-kW AC-only charging. It also brings seven seats, a 310-litre boot and 510 hp from two motors. Choose by charging access and passenger count, not badge alone.
Pick the Mazda CX-80 if you want to spend RM146,278 less, can use a 65-km plug-in-hybrid electric range and prefer six-seat captain’s-chair comfort.
Pick the Volvo EX90 if you need 600 km of electric range, 250-kW DC charging, seven seats and much stronger 510-hp twin-motor performance.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-80 RM296,610; Volvo EX90 RM442,888.
- Battery and EV range: Mazda CX-80 17.8 kWh and 65 km; Volvo EX90 111 kWh and 600 km.
- Charging: Mazda CX-80 7.2 kW AC and no DC rating; Volvo EX90 11 kW AC and 250 kW DC.
- Seating and boot: Mazda CX-80 six seats and 258 litres; Volvo EX90 seven seats and 310 litres.
- Motor output: Mazda CX-80 one motor with 172 hp and 270 Nm; Volvo EX90 two motors with 510 hp and 910 Nm.
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-80 3,120 mm; Volvo EX90 2,985 mm.
CX-80
- RM146,278 cheaper to buy.
- 3,120-mm wheelbase and heated, ventilated second-row captain’s chairs.
- Panoramic sliding roof, rear window shades and a 12-speaker Bose system.
- 65-km EV range versus the EX90’s 600 km.
- No DC charging rating and a slower 7.2-kW AC rate versus 250 kW DC and 11 kW AC.
- Six seats and 258 litres of boot space versus seven seats and 310 litres.
EX90
- 111-kWh battery, 600-km range and 250-kW DC charging.
- Seven seats, 310-litre boot and integrated booster cushions on the outer second-row seats.
- 510 hp, 910 Nm, 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time and air suspension.
- RM146,278 more expensive.
- 2,704 kg versus the CX-80’s 2,342 kg.
- 2,985-mm wheelbase is 135 mm shorter than the CX-80’s.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM296,610✓ | RM442,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM830✓ | RM965 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing and plug-in hybrid assistance | — |
| Capacity | 2,488 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 189 hp | — |
| Torque | 261 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Bore | 89 mm | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 172 hp | 510 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 270 Nm | 910 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 17.8 kWh | 111 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 65 km | 600 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7.2 kW | 11 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 250 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 4.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,995 mm | 5,037 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,964 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,747 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,120 mm | 2,985 mm |
| Weight | 2,342 kg | 2,704 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 70 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 6 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 258 litres | 310 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R20 | 265/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R20 | 295/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance SUV | Michelin Pilot Sport EV VOL |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 21" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 21" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Active Chassis with Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front Center Airbag, 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 outer rear seats, with Integrated Booster Cushions |
| 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 | LED Reflector 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 Memory Function for Driver |
| 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 |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sliding Roof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Middle, 2 USB-C Third Row | 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Middle Row, 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 | — |
| 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 Android Auto, 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Sound System (1,600 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| 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 & EX90 for sale
CX-80 vs EX90 FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-80 or Volvo EX90 better?
The EX90 is better for a buyer committed to full electric driving: it has 600 km of range, 250-kW DC charging, seven seats and 510 hp. The CX-80 makes more financial sense if 65 km of electric running and a petrol plug-in hybrid suit your routine.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo EX90 costs RM146,278 more than the Mazda CX-80: RM442,888 against RM296,610.
Which is better for a larger family?
The Volvo EX90 is the more practical seven-seater, with seven three-point seat belts and a 310-litre boot. The Mazda CX-80 seats six and has a 258-litre boot, but its second row uses individual heated and ventilated captain’s chairs.
