2025 Mazda CX-30 vs. 2025 Volvo XC90 Review

Picture of the 2025 Mazda CX-30

2025 Mazda
CX-30

MSRP*: $24,995 to $36,950
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Picture of the 2025 Volvo XC90

2025 Volvo
XC90

MSRP*: $57,400 to $70,600
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MPG - City 22 - 26 MPG 20 - 22 MPG
MPG - Hwy 30 - 33 MPG 26 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 45.2 ft3 65.5 ft3
Engine
  • 191-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 227-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 247-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 295-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 191 - 227 hp 247 - 295 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 173.0 in 195.0 in
Exterior Width 70.7 in 79.1 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 36.3 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 37.0 in
Head Room Front 37.8 - 38.1 in
Rear 38.3 in
Front 38.9 in
Rear 38.5 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Mazda CX-30 than the Volvo XC90. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Mazda CX-30 and the Volvo XC90.

Convenience
The Volvo XC90 requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Mazda CX-30, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Mazda CX-30 is a better financial choice over the Volvo XC90, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Mazda CX-30 is much slimmer than the Volvo XC90, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Mazda CX-30, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Volvo XC90.

Handling
The Mazda CX-30 has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Volvo XC90, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Mazda CX-30 has a lot less horsepower than the Volvo XC90.

Powertrain
The Mazda CX-30 has much lower torque than the Volvo XC90, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Mazda CX-30 has less seating than the Volvo XC90, making the Volvo XC90 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Mazda CX-30 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Volvo XC90.