Mazda CX-90 vs Volvo EX30 Cross Country

The Mazda CX-90 starts from $66,100 before on-road costs, while the Volvo EX30 Cross Country opens at $69,990. That makes the Mazda CX-90 the more affordable entry point by $3,890.

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 $72,710 and $76,989 respectively.

The Volvo EX30 Cross Country qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Mazda CX-90, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

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

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Volvo EX30 Cross Country counters with panoramic roof, heated front seats, Harman Kardon audio and ambient lighting that the Mazda CX-90 does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Mazda CX-90 uses a Petrol producing 254kW and 500Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.9 seconds.

The Volvo EX30 Cross Country counters with its electric setup making 315kW and 543Nm, paired to a single-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 3.7 seconds.

The Volvo EX30 Cross Country has the clear power advantage at 315kW vs 254kW. In the real-world sprint, the Volvo EX30 Cross Country is 3.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Mazda CX-90 measures 5,120mm long on a 3,120mm wheelbase, 887mm longer than the Volvo EX30 Cross Country at 4,233mm (2,650mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-90 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 257L in the Mazda CX-90 and 318L in the Volvo EX30 Cross Country, giving the Volvo EX30 Cross Country a 61L advantage. The Mazda CX-90 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Mazda CX-90 leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 1,600kg. That 900kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Mazda CX-90) vs 5 years (Volvo EX30 Cross Country). Both match on warranty length.