2019 Volvo XC40 vs 2019 Mazda CX-5 Turbo // Attack of the Compacts 

Throttle House really enjoy your reviews. Keep doing what your doing!

Your reviews might be a little lacking on details and specs, compare to some others, but are nevertheless they are anything but boring - great mixture of wit and humor make the overall experience it very entertaining. Keep doing it!

Sorry for the lack of proofreading before posting...

Glad you like them! Yes we decided we didn’t want to be spec heavy. It’s very easy to fall into just regurgitating numbers. We are more interested in how the car drives and the experience of living with it. And yes. To entertain you 😉

Just discovered you guys and really like what you're doing. If I want detailed specs and reviewer comments about things like the way the glove box opens and what material is used on the inside of the rear doors, I can find that somewhere else. But for an entertaining and straightforward comparison by two reviewers in one video, you're nailing it.

i was cross shopping these two.. went with mazda.

@@Furieas I'm driving mazda CX5 now after I've been driving volvo xc90 for 3 years. Mazda isn't SUV at all... No safety, high noise no off road . BUT. It looks pretty good from outside and the amount of features is also enough. Why I bought it? Because it's chipper. What I will buy next time? Volvl xc60 or xc90 and that's it! And to be honest xc40 is a kind of marketing plan... It has nothing comparable with xc60 and xc90...

Rustam O no safety? High noise? That’s some bs lol

Rustam O and you said no off road, but they literally say at the beginning of the vid they off roaded with it

@@boxlad7583 if the things which are the facts are bt for you so I don't wish to talk with yo.

Us too! We love it

I bought the over priced XC40 for $51,000.

Volvo is actually a chinese brand now.

@@SilverScarletSpider where are you getting your information about Mazda owned by an American company, also Mazda is a reliable car for years shows how much you really know, I think you should research facts before talking out of your ass

Andreas Hartono same. CX-5 is my pick, I absolutely love the refinement of the CX-5 and the styling of it. I think it is much more refined feeling and looking compared to the XC-40z The XC-40 has great features and all, but the styling and colors are way too progressive for me. I totally agree with the reviewers that a lighter interior color and paddle shifters would be better in the Mazda.

@@SilverScarletSpider Ford at one time had a stake in Mazda but not any more it is Japanese owned and they are highly reliable. In fact in Canada they offer a 3 year unlimited mileage warranty.

Sleepy I looked up the Mazda CX 5 long term reliability rating and it is rated way above average. Facts are facts even if you don’t like them

"No one" buys these cars for performance, and yet I was just at a BMW event with professional driving instructors driving their X2 suv going around an autocross track. Alot of wasted money on a Nationwide tour for 'no one'. And the US Volvo R-design turbo awd starts at $39.2K without options like heated steering wheel, premium sound, sunroof etc. Similar spec it will cost around10 k more than mazda

First off it's "R-design" trim And the prices are for similar features, which the Volvo has to be optioned to get to a similar level. The price you quote of $36k is for a non turbo fwd car. The equivalent Mazda in middle trim Touring would only be $26k and still be better equipped. The reviewers actually doing Volvo a favor, they used the top of the line Mazda trim and only the medium trim for the Volvo

@@TheBacontarian In Canada: XC40 R-Design = $44,550 (before taxes & addons) CX-5 Siguature = $42,976 (before taxes & addons)

@Peder Hansen " " these aren't asterisks. Those are quotation marks meaning you are quoting someone for saying that.

Peder Hansen the low (187) hp, fwd version starts at that price. Compare comparable cars with your poorly considered evaluations, please. Thx!

Volvo is like a pillow on wheels....Mazda is like a slick pair of roller blades

@@robertsaladino ive got an mx5 2019 and honestly it rides beautifully with stock suspension. granted it makes a stupid noise going over bumps but, thats besides the point lol

Habib Gharavi / straight pipe is very well done. Very Entertaining. The two hosts are amazing good guys. However, they really don't know much about cars. I still watch it, but for entertainment, not information.

@@cargueone1971 Exactly. Whole heartedly agreed.

Carlos Guevara true, straightpipes are entertaining but they aren’t really “car guys.”

Did you really just drop some ebonics on us😒😒?

Carlos Guevara I agree. Whenever I need to geek out, like realistic car shopping, I’ll then watch Alex on autos.

Merry Christmas! Thanks for Watching!

What class do you think it’s in? Honda Pilot, Toyota RAV4, or Nissan Rogue class? Or higher up? I think it’s better than all of those in terms of interior, no competition. If that’s the class you’re putting it in.

Stefan Haglund but stefan the real question is, do you say easy as pancakes?

@@jamesengelsman9369 I'm Swedish. I'm sure he does! Small pancakes.

Track toys will make an appearance wether or not it’s on RU-vid, Facebook video or Instagram. Car reviews are the mainstay of TH content now but I want to make other track stuff as well. Keep any eye on other social channels for stuff in the the summer time.

​@Throttle House look at how far yall came lol

Then she cheated on you with a Kenyan man and never told you about it.

haha, you need to take some vitamin. So easy to get stunned.

That’s because Mazda hooked us up and got us a new CX-5 really quickly.

And we are glad you found us! Welcome

higher gearing and weight probably make it feel like there is less torque than there is would be my guess.

Yeah it’s still a 6-speed auto

@@DavisBrendon29 If they woulda put a zf 8 speed in all their cars 3 years ago they would’ve been putting brands out of business.

Do you know Volvo Chinese own?

I'm jealous I want one 😩

The Volvo feels very substantial. To me, that is what makes it feel more premium. Mazda is well built and tight but considerably less substantial feeling.

@@tinathanhtran58 Chinese management, cars are still designed and built in Sweden

@@noobeenaut Actually Volvo is managed and engineered by Swedish, manufactured and assembled in China, Belgium and Malaysia.

Glad you are enjoying!

Yeah it's a damn shame this is the first Volvo that doesn't get heads up display- it's best in the industry on all the other Volvo's.

plus the seats ventilation

If you cannot keep the car in between the lanes then it maybe time to stop driving.

mazda has touch screen. i own 2020 cx5

$ wise In Canada: XC40 R-Design = $44,550 (before taxes & addons) CX-5 Siguature = $42,976 (before taxes & addons)

Good choice, had my fully loaded XC40 for 7 months now and the comfortable seats, array of safety features and 360 camera make it easily the best vehicle I've ever owned. I feel like I'm driving a premium vehicle inside and out.

Volvo practically invented Autobrake systems, and did invent the Blind Spot System and more- naturally it's going to work more efficiently. Reviewers are very rarely taught how to use their cars by professionals- like they'd jump out of a skydiving jet without a quick tutorial first, "Yeah I know how to use a parachute, I watched a youtube video once". Voice Control, Steering settings, Individual Drive mode, Polestar Tuning- and so much more was left out that would have made a difference on their opinions.

They tried different steering weights and weren't happy with any of them. It's OK. I think Volvo should improve the steering. There's always room for improvement with any car.

Happy New Year Bing!

Wooo welcome!

I was going to post almost the exact comment! Mazda over Volvo:no brainer!

I have a 2006 XC90 AWD,. No repairs for 6 years now. My wife has a 2015.5 XC60, that has NEVER had a problem.

@@777Outrigger those Volvo's are totally different beasts mate, the new ones are trash.

You are right that Mazda has better reliability overall than Volvo. (Consumer Reports, JD Power and more). For example, JD Power says that there are 144 problems per 100 Mazdas vs 162 per 100 Volvos (all after 3 years of ownership). This is not insignificant, but neither score is that incredible here or even really that different from each other. Anecdotal stories of how well your specific car did is not important because it is not statistically significant. Even Lexus, the most reliable brand, makes a couple lemons. But they are still the most reliable brand.

@@keltonjohnson6197 i wouldn't compare apples to oranges - that's consumer reports. There are issues you can live with and there are serious tech issues... Consumer reports just gives you a number per 100 cars....

Even without voice, TWO whole taps at the bottom of the screen to change your temperature? The climate is ALWAYS at the bottom- and it takes me as much time in a Volvo to change the temp as it does in my Volkswagen- where I turn the climate- then choose my balance of feet/body airflow and the air speed itself. Three separate knobs that I turn, briefly looking at each to make sure I don't overdo it- as opposed to two-three quick taps on a screen. Different at first? Of course. More distracting? We're really splitting hairs.

Voice from the future: 2020 AWD T5 Momentum loses leather seats. Now an $1100 option. And don’t forget, standard on Mazda’s top 3 trims, lowest is $31. Also std on Signature and Grand Touring Reserve: heated AND cooled leather, premium sound (Bose), moon roof ( not panoramic), blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, adaptive cruise. These all require optioning up the Volvo. The moon roof is nice on the Volvo, but a $1400 option on the Momentum. So yes, the T5 Momentum STARTS around $36-$37, but the one you WANT is $43-$45. I’ve driven them both this week (replacing a GTI) and will go with a CX5. It will likely be re designed for 2021 or 2022. Yes, some of the infotainment and such needs updating, but as someone else commented, that there even is a comparison video of these two vehicles says A LOT for the Mazda. I’ll search for a ‘Hyundai Elantra vs Audi A3’ video, but I doubt I’ll find one. There are several comparisons on RU-vid of Mazda vehicles with luxury brands besides this one. Cheers

What did you end up ordering?

I'd save 10 grand and go for the Mazda. European cars have maintenance issues.

I don't mind the sound in either one. I'm not that much into engine sounds like some others are.

lol its' not nicer. my wife has a Cx-5. it's not even close when it comes to the actual quality of the machinery and safety... the Volvo is made so much better. the Cx-5 has way more road noise, not nearly as safe, and not nearly as well made

@@bringingbackgb i understand that, but the difference in detail and quality is substantial between a European made vehicle and a Japanese made vehicle.

@@bringingbackgb I respect that, but most European cars people think of are German (Audi, Porsche, VW, etc...), these are Swedish, by a company that designed the roads in Sweden, and have invented almost all of the safety features used in vehicles today. They dont patent it because they want all cars to be safe, but they invent the 3 point seat belt we use today, the rear facing carseats, collision avoidance, well almost all of them really. They were originally an iron company, which is why they use the iron symbol as their logo... 40% of their frame is made with Boron Steel, one of the hardest steels manufactured in the world... there are volvos with over a million miles on it that can still run. That's a fact. Volvos are extremely well made, extremely reliable, and extremely solid. Its safety is utterly unparalleled. No one has died in the new Xc90 since its inception in 2016. They worked with orthopedic surgeons for 7 years to make the seats as ergonomically comfortable, good for your spine, and as safe as possible. When I say quality, I mean every aspect possible. Is the Mazda Cx-5 a wonderful, great vehicle for the money? ABSOLUTELY. But make no mistake, there are tangible, valid reasons why they Xc40 is more. By the way, they start in the low 30's... so it's not like they are stupid expensive.

@@bringingbackgb honestly I think Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Porsche, Lexus, Range Rover, Jaguar are all over priced and not made to the same standard. To me I value Volvo because how much detail and work they put into safety and comfort, plus they look great and drive great too. Very comfortable drive with plenty of power as a supercharged 4 cylinder, so you get decent gas mileage.. and the quality and care they put into it is awesome. They have a team that goes and investigates the details of every single totalled volvo accident to determine what worked and what they can improve. Plus so much is standard, on the 40 you get apple CarPlay, android auto, back up camera, lane assist, collision avoidance, and 3 years of free maintenance, and more, all base. On the xc90 you also get pilot assist, adaptive cruise control, keyless entry, blind spot with steer assist, auto dimming mirrors, homelink, 4 years of VolvoOnCall... I mean that's all standard on a base 3 row luxury SUV for $53k+... on a vehicle that has never had a fatality and is the most awarded SUV of the century. the value is there.

@@bringingbackgb I agree with what you have to say. What I think is that, are they quite as reliable as the older ones? I'm not as sure. But I do know that they are safer and nicer now. They look good and drive well, and they'll typically last as long if not longer as most decent brands. People always kept their cars for 6+ years in the 70s-early 200ps cuz they weren't that different. What is the difference between a 95 and a 2005? CD player and mor airbags? Now think of a 2005 to a 2015? HUGE difference. And even the 2015 to 2020 GIANT DIFFERENCE. So keeping your car a long time isnt as relative today. You get 3 years of free maintenance, 4 year 50k mile warranty.. if you get a certified preowned you get 5 year unlimited mile warranty that is extendable by another 5 years... pay it off, trade it in, or lease it.

These aren't SUV's. These are crossovers.

Is that without considering the rotories? If it is, that is incredible.

Personally I think the styling of Mazdas is great. All the Honda's and Toyotas all look like transformers which I think will age poorly.

@@-._._._-_._._.- it doesnt count its rated by year by year

Wife suddenly needed a new car, test drove Lexus Nx, Hyundai Santa Fe, Hondas and Toyotas .... ended up liking the Signature CX5 best.

@Угон Харлеев ok

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Peder Hansen not based on the model used in the comparison. Based on the spec and options of the XC40 they used it would be $45,685 usd, and $38,480 usd for the Mazda. Plus the Mazda was the highest trim level with all packages included, whereas the Volvo has another level up (the inscription) and required several different packages and options. The XC40 is an excellent vehicle but in terms of value I don’t think it can’t beat the CX-5.

The Inscription and R-Design are both top of the line trims- one does not have a step up on the other- one is a sport upgrade and the other is a Posh upgrade. Neither are necessary for technology although they do include some package features of the Momentum trim as standard, IE Moonroof, soundsystem, BLIS, Keyless, etc. Taking a base AWD XC40 at 33K and adding 3-4k in the tech packages for $38K you're very well equipped and safe. Even the base Momentum has Carplay, Autobrake w/ Large Animal/Pedestrian/Bike detection, Lane Keeping aide, Backup Camera, RunOffRoadProtection, Touchscreen, Remote Start thru App, Key Fob, and more.

Hard to say anything about reliability considering the cars we were in were both brand new. Time will tell!

I’ve had an XC40 now for two years. Still loving it!