Mazda CX-80 vs Volvo XC40

The Mazda CX-80 starts from $56,100 before on-road costs, while the Volvo XC40 opens at $54,990. That makes the Volvo XC40 the more affordable entry point by $1,110.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $61,710 and $60,489 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mazda CX-80 by roughly $2,995 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Mazda CX-80 features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Volvo XC40 gets a 9-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Volvo XC40 counters with head-up display, wireless charging, heated front seats, power tailgate and Harman Kardon audio that the Mazda CX-80 does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Mazda CX-80 gets cloth upholstery while the Volvo XC40 offers textile/leather blend. Climate control is 3-zone in the Mazda CX-80 and 2-zone in the Volvo XC40.

The Mazda CX-80 uses a Diesel producing 187kW and 550Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9 seconds.

The Volvo XC40 responds with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbocharged 48V mild hybrid making 145kW and 300Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds.

The Mazda CX-80 has the clear power advantage at 187kW vs 145kW. In the real-world sprint, the Volvo XC40 is 0.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Mazda CX-80 measures 4,990mm long on a 3,120mm wheelbase, 550mm longer than the Volvo XC40 at 4,440mm (2,702mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-80 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 258L in the Mazda CX-80 and 460L in the Volvo XC40, giving the Volvo XC40 a 202L advantage. The Mazda CX-80 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Volvo XC40 leads with a 2,100kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 100kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,482/year for the Mazda CX-80 and $2,081/year for the Volvo XC40. That is a $599 annual difference in favour of the Mazda CX-80.

Estimated annual total: $1,482 (Mazda CX-80) vs $2,081 (Volvo XC40). The Mazda CX-80 saves you roughly $599 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Mazda CX-80) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Volvo XC40). Both match on warranty length.