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Mazda CX-80 PHEV
Car A
Mazda CX-80 PHEV
The Mazda CX-80 PHEV is a seven-seat family SUV that blends everyday practicality with an efficient for its class official consumption figure. It delivers useful pace and good value in its segment for large families.
7 seatsSuvPhev1.5 L/100kmPlug-in hybrid
Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Car B
Toyota Highlander Hybrid
A seven-seat hybrid focused on family practicality and efficient running, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid suits large households and long drives. It emphasizes reliability and safety over premium trimmings or performance thrills.
7 seatsSuvHybrid5-star safety243 hpHybrid
Why compared alternative pickcross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seats

Usage fit

Family 54 / 82
City 41 / 36
Budget / value 49 / 65
Road trip 43 / 74
Performance 24 / 26
Cargo 45 / 40
Practical 52 / 59
Premium 26 / 33
Winter 28 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mazda CX-80 PHEV · Orange = Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mazda CX-80 PHEV Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Mazda CX-80 PHEV

  • Seven seats and a usable 570 L boot suit large-family duties
  • Official combined consumption of 1.5 signals efficient running for its class
  • 0–100 km/h in 6.9 s provides confident merging and passing
  • 450 Nm torque helps when the car is fully loaded

Toyota Highlander Hybrid

  • Seven seats and a usable 487 L cargo area fit large-family duties.
  • Hybrid efficiency (6.7 L/100km) and ~600 km range cut fuel stops on trips.
  • Adequate everyday pace from 243 hp and 0–100 km/h in 7.5 s.
  • Strong signals for reliability and safety suit long-term family use.

Verdict

Pick Mazda CX-80 PHEV if…
Best fuel economy
Mazda CX-80 PHEV uses 1.5 L/100km vs 6.7 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Toyota Highlander Hybrid if…
More power
Toyota Highlander Hybrid puts out 243 hp vs 200 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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