2025 Mazda CX-5 vs. 2025 Volvo EX90 Review

Picture of the 2025 Mazda CX-5

2025 Mazda
CX-5

MSRP*: $28,770 to $40,800
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Picture of the 2025 Volvo EX90

2025 Volvo
EX90

MSRP*: $79,995 to $89,845
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MPG - City 22 - 26 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 27 - 30 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 58.1 ft3 67.6 ft3
Engine
  • 187-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 227-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 402-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 509-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 187 - 227 hp 402 - 509 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs 4,850 lbs
Exterior Length 180.1 in 198.3 in
Exterior Width 72.6 in 77.3 in
Leg Room Front 41.0 in
Rear 39.6 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.5 in
Head Room Front 39.3 - 39.7 in
Rear 39.0 in
Front 44.2 in
Rear 41.6 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
The Mazda CX-5 offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Volvo EX90, with comparable head- and legroom. The Volvo EX90 will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Mazda CX-5.

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 EX90, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Mazda CX-5 is much slimmer than the Volvo EX90, 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 EX90.

Handling
The Mazda CX-5 has a smaller turning radius than the Volvo EX90, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Volvo EX90 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 EX90.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Mazda CX-5 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Volvo EX90.

Utility
The Mazda CX-5 has less seating than the Volvo EX90, making the Volvo EX90 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Mazda CX-5 has less cargo space than the Volvo EX90, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.