Verdict
The Mazda CX-80 is the rational choice for a Malaysian family wanting plug-in flexibility: its 17.8-kWh battery gives 65 km of EV range, then its 70-litre petrol tank takes over. The Volvo EX90’s 106-kWh battery and 617-km range make it the proper long-range EV, while 350-kW DC charging, seven seats and a 310-litre boot answer the bigger-family brief. It is far dearer, though: the RM132,278 gap also comes with RM1,940 annual road tax against RM830. Choose the Volvo only if its electric range, charging and extra seat suit your use.
CX-80
Pick the Mazda CX-80 if you want a six-seat plug-in hybrid with a 70-litre petrol tank, lower RM830 road tax and a much lower purchase price.
EX90
Pick the Volvo EX90 if you need seven seats, 617 km of EV range and 350-kW DC charging from a fully electric SUV.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-80 RM296,610; Volvo EX90 RM428,888.
- Battery and EV range: Mazda 17.8 kWh and 65 km; Volvo 106 kWh and 617 km.
- Charging: Mazda 7.2 kW AC with no DC rate stated; Volvo 11 kW AC and 350 kW DC.
- Seating and boot: Mazda six seats and 258 litres; Volvo seven seats and 310 litres.
- Safety: Mazda has seven airbags; Volvo has nine airbags.
- Annual road tax: Mazda RM830; Volvo RM1,940.
CX-80
- RM132,278 cheaper to buy with RM1,110 lower annual road tax.
- 70-litre petrol tank backs up its 65-km EV range.
- 3,120-mm wheelbase and ventilated, heated second-row captain seats.
- 65-km EV range trails the EX90's 617 km.
- No DC charging rate is stated, versus 350 kW for the EX90.
- Six seats and 258-litre boot lose to seven seats and 310 litres.
EX90
- 106-kWh battery, 617-km EV range and 350-kW DC charging.
- Seven seats, 310-litre boot and nine airbags.
- 671-hp, 870-Nm dual-motor AWD and a 4.2-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Costs RM132,278 more and carries RM1,940 annual road tax versus RM830.
- Lacks the Mazda's listed rear window shades.
- Its 2,704-kg kerb weight is 362 kg higher than the Mazda's 2,342 kg.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM296,610✓ | RM428,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM830✓ | RM1,940 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 172 hp | 671 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 270 Nm | 870 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 17.8 kWh | 106 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 65 km | 617 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 | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 4.2 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) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Active Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Active Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 21" 8-spoke Glossy Black Diamond-cut Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 21" 8-spoke Glossy Black Diamond-cut Alloys |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Active Chassis with 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 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 |
| Safety Notes | — | Roof-mounted LiDAR removed on the CKD model (driver assistance functionality largely unchanged); dual Nvidia Drive AGX Orin processors |
| 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 | Powered and Ventilated Nappa Leather Seats with Massage |
| 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.
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CX-80 vs EX90 FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-80 or Volvo EX90 better?
The EX90 is better for buyers committed to EV driving, with 617 km of range, 350-kW DC charging and seven seats. The CX-80 is the better-value choice if 65 km of electric running plus petrol backup suits your routine.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo EX90 costs RM132,278 more than the Mazda CX-80: RM428,888 versus RM296,610.
Which SUV is better for a seven-person family?
The Volvo EX90, because it has seven seats, seven three-point seatbelts and a 310-litre boot. The Mazda CX-80 has six seats, six three-point seatbelts and a 258-litre boot.
