2025 Mazda
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2025 Volvo
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| MPG - City | 22 - 26 MPG | 20 - 22 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 27 - 30 MPG | 26 - 27 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 6 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 58.1 ft3 | 65.5 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 187 - 227 hp | 247 - 295 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 180.1 in | 195.0 in |
| Exterior Width | 72.6 in | 79.1 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.0 in
Rear 39.6 in |
Front 40.9 in
Rear 37.0 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.3 - 39.7 in
Rear 39.0 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.
Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mazda CX-5 than in the Volvo XC90.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Mazda CX-5 and the Volvo XC90.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Mazda CX-5 as you will with the Volvo XC90, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
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-5 is a better financial choice over the Volvo XC90, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Mazda CX-5 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-5, 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-5 has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Volvo XC90, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Volvo XC90 is clearly the choice over the Mazda CX-5 for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Mazda CX-5 has a lot less horsepower than the Volvo XC90.
Powertrain
The Mazda CX-5 has much lower torque than the Volvo XC90, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
The Mazda CX-5 has less seating than the Volvo XC90, making the Volvo XC90 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Mazda CX-5 has less cargo space than the Volvo XC90, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.