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Mazda CX-80 PHEV
Suv · Phev
Ford Explorer Limited Hybrid
Car A
Ford Explorer Limited Hybrid
A seven-seat hybrid that prioritizes efficiency and family practicality while delivering confident highway pace. Best for large families and road trips; less compelling for tight-city use or performance thrills.
7 seatsSuvHybrid5-star safety318 hpHybrid
Mazda CX-80 PHEV
Car B
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
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Usage fit

Family 80 / 54
City 33 / 41
Budget / value 54 / 49
Road trip 77 / 43
Performance 30 / 24
Cargo 40 / 45
Practical 57 / 52
Premium 39 / 26
Winter 40 / 28

Scores out of 100. Blue = Ford Explorer Limited Hybrid · Orange = Mazda CX-80 PHEV

Specs side-by-side

Spec Ford Explorer Limited Hybrid Mazda CX-80 PHEV
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Ford Explorer Limited Hybrid

  • Seven seats and 487 liters of cargo make it ready for family duty
  • Efficient for its class at 7.1 L/100 km, with about 700 km range for fewer stops
  • Strong, smooth acceleration (318 hp, 400 Nm, 0–100 km/h in 7.5 s) for safe passing
  • Good value in its segment at around $52,300 for a hybrid with space for seven

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

Verdict

Pick Ford Explorer Limited Hybrid if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Ford Explorer Limited Hybrid is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Mazda CX-80 PHEV if…
Performance & capability
Mazda CX-80 PHEV is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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