Mazda vs. Volvo
When comparing the Mazda brand to the Volvo brand, Mazda has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation and retained value. Volvo has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, towing capacity, overall quality, reliability and safety.
Mazda versus Volvo: Pricing and Value
Analyzing Mazda versus Volvo pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Mazda in 3 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. Mazda also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Mazda models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 2 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Mazda, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Mazda the overall advantage over Volvo.
Mazda versus Volvo: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity
Volvo vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 3 model comparisons. Volvo offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 2 comparisons. In 1 comparisons, Mazda and Volvo have the same towing capacity.
Mazda versus Volvo: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings
A comparison of Mazda versus Volvo overall quality ratings shows Volvo with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Volvo has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Volvo has better safety ratings in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Mazda shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 2 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings
Most Reliable Car Rankings
Best Resale Value Rankings
Available Body Styles
Mazda offers 7 SUVs, 1 sedan, 2 convertibles, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Volvo offers 7 SUVs, 3 wagons, and 4 sedans.
Drivetrain Options
Mazda offers 9 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 1 electric vehicle. Volvo offers 7 gasoline vehicles, 5 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles.
Mazda offers 8 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Volvo offers 14 all-wheel-drive models and 1 front-wheel-drive model.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
$24,399 - $36,088
Mazda CX-5
$30,996 - $43,069
Mazda CX-50
$32,330 - $45,216
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Volvo XC40
$42,031 - $51,768
Volvo XC60
$48,095 - $60,484
Volvo XC60
$48,095 - $60,484
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
$25,932 - $35,188
Mazda CX-5
$30,970 - $43,270
Mazda CX-50
Not Yet Available
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Volvo XC40
$41,495 - $54,843
Volvo XC60
$47,941 - $62,859
Volvo XC60
$47,941 - $62,859
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
38.4%
Mazda CX-5
39.8%
Mazda CX-50
Not Yet Available
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Volvo XC40
49%
Volvo XC60
54.6%
Volvo XC60
54.6%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
191 hp / 186 foot-lbs
Mazda CX-5
187 hp / 185 foot-lbs
Mazda CX-50
187 hp / 186 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Volvo XC40
247 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Volvo XC60
247 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Volvo XC60
247 hp / 258 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
26 / 33 / 29
Mazda CX-5
Not Yet Available
Mazda CX-50
Not Yet Available
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Volvo XC40
Not Yet Available
Volvo XC60
22 / 28 / 25
Volvo XC60
22 / 28 / 25
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
Not yet available
Mazda CX-5
2000 lbs
Mazda CX-50
3500 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Volvo XC40
3500 lbs
Volvo XC60
3500 lbs
Volvo XC60
3500 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
Not available
Mazda CX-5
8.1 / 10
Mazda CX-50
Not available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Volvo XC40
Not available
Volvo XC60
8.2 / 10
Volvo XC60
8.2 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
Not available
Mazda CX-5
7.2 / 10
Mazda CX-50
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Volvo XC40
Not available
Volvo XC60
7.9 / 10
Volvo XC60
7.9 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
9.0 / 10
Mazda CX-5
9.0 / 10
Mazda CX-50
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Volvo XC40
10 / 10
Volvo XC60
10 / 10
Volvo XC60
10 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
8.1 / 10
Mazda CX-5
8.0 / 10
Mazda CX-50
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Volvo XC40
7.8 / 10
Volvo XC60
6.8 / 10
Volvo XC60
6.8 / 10
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
#6 of 20 in
Subcompact SUVs
Mazda CX-5
#8 of 21 in
Small SUVs
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
SUVs
Volvo XC40
#11 of 13 in
Luxury Subcompact SUVs
Volvo XC60
#28 of 29 in
Luxury Small SUVs
