Mazda CX-30 vs Volvo XC90

2024 Volvo XC90
2024 Volvo XC90
$56,600MSRP
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2024 Mazda CX-30
2024 Mazda CX-30
$24,995MSRP
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2024 Volvo XC90
$56,600MSRP
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2024 Mazda CX-30
$24,995MSRP
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Overview

Years produced

2003-2014

Years produced

2020-Present

MSRP

$56,600

MSRP

$24,995

Average price

$41,422

Average price

$28,083

Listings

416

Listings

919
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.2 out of 10

Expert reviews

7.7 out of 10
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Comfortable
  • Great safety ratings
Cons
  • Showing its age in several ways
  • Concerning Pilot Assist behavior
  • Questionable value for money
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Fun to drive
  • Great safety ratings
Cons
  • Poor fuel economy (Turbo)
  • Cramped back seat
  • Not much cargo space

Reviews Summary

When the current-generation XC90 went on sale nearly a decade ago, it marked the Swedish automaker’s pivot from its boxy and boring past to a future defined by design, quality, and technology. Volvo used the XC90’s blueprint throughout its lineup of cars, SUVs, and wagons, building a bridge to its electrified future. Has it overstayed its welcome? Perhaps, and it carries over this year without changes. But having spent a week driving the 2024 XC90 Recharge T8 plug-in hybrid, it remains an appealing choice in the luxury SUV segment.

Verdict: Beautifully styled, inside and out, and offering a range of powertrains that includes a plug-in hybrid variant, the 2024 Volvo XC90 stands out in its field. However, it commands a steep price tag, and its safety tech isn’t as innovative as what you’ll find in some rival SUVs.

Reviews Summary

Introduced in 2020 and continually updated and upgraded since then, the CX-30 is Mazda’s smallest crossover SUV. This year, the 2024 CX-30 comes in new a new Suna trim level, adds USB-C charging ports, and is available with a larger infotainment screen featuring wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. All CX-30s have standard all-wheel drive (AWD), and you can upgrade to a turbocharged engine for more power and performance.

Verdict: Sticking to its corporate traditions with the 2024 CX-30, Mazda delivers style, refinement, safety, and rewarding driving dynamics in the small crossover SUV segment. As expected, rear-seat room and cargo space are tight, but otherwise, the Mazda CX-30 is a delightful little SUV.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.0L 247 hp I4

Engine

2.5L 191 hp I4

Drive Train

AWD

Drive Train

AWD

Seating Capacity

7

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

247 hp @ 5500 rpm

Horsepower

191 hp @ 6000 rpm

MPG City

22

MPG City

26

MPG Highway

27

MPG Highway

33
2024 Volvo XC90
2024 Volvo XC90
$56,600MSRP
Overview
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2024 Mazda CX-30
2024 Mazda CX-30
$24,995MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2024 Volvo XC90
$56,600MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2024 Mazda CX-30
$24,995MSRP
Overview
Overview
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Overview
Years produced
2003-2014
2020-Present
MSRP
$56,600
$24,995
Average price
$41,422
$28,083
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.5
4.6
Expert reviews

7.2 out of 10

Read full review

7.7 out of 10

Read full review
Pros & cons
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Comfortable
  • Great safety ratings
Cons
  • Showing its age in several ways
  • Concerning Pilot Assist behavior
  • Questionable value for money
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Fun to drive
  • Great safety ratings
Cons
  • Poor fuel economy (Turbo)
  • Cramped back seat
  • Not much cargo space
Summary

When the current-generation XC90 went on sale nearly a decade ago, it marked the Swedish automaker’s pivot from its boxy and boring past to a future defined by design, quality, and technology. Volvo used the XC90’s blueprint throughout its lineup of cars, SUVs, and wagons, building a bridge to its electrified future. Has it overstayed its welcome? Perhaps, and it carries over this year without changes. But having spent a week driving the 2024 XC90 Recharge T8 plug-in hybrid, it remains an appealing choice in the luxury SUV segment.

Verdict: Beautifully styled, inside and out, and offering a range of powertrains that includes a plug-in hybrid variant, the 2024 Volvo XC90 stands out in its field. However, it commands a steep price tag, and its safety tech isn’t as innovative as what you’ll find in some rival SUVs.

Introduced in 2020 and continually updated and upgraded since then, the CX-30 is Mazda’s smallest crossover SUV. This year, the 2024 CX-30 comes in new a new Suna trim level, adds USB-C charging ports, and is available with a larger infotainment screen featuring wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. All CX-30s have standard all-wheel drive (AWD), and you can upgrade to a turbocharged engine for more power and performance.

Verdict: Sticking to its corporate traditions with the 2024 CX-30, Mazda delivers style, refinement, safety, and rewarding driving dynamics in the small crossover SUV segment. As expected, rear-seat room and cargo space are tight, but otherwise, the Mazda CX-30 is a delightful little SUV.

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Popular Features & Specs
Engine
2.0L 247 hp I4
2.5L 191 hp I4
Drive Train
AWD
AWD
Seating Capacity
7
5
Horsepower
247 hp @ 5500 rpm
191 hp @ 6000 rpm
MPG City
22
26
MPG Highway
27
33
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