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Honda e:N1 vs Mazda CX-8

Mazda CX-8

Mazda CX-8

Verdict

The e:N1 has a 39% bigger boot, while the e:N1 is about 9% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM149,900✓RM165,360
Body typeSUVSUV
SegmentB-SegmentD-Segment
AssemblyCBUCKD
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM160✓RM830
Powertrain
Engine Tech400V architecture16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing
Capacity—2,488 cc
Horsepower—192 hp at 6,000 rpm
Torque—258 Nm at 4,000 rpm
Cylinder Arrangement—Inline 4
FuelElectricPetrol
Bore × Stroke—89 mm × 100 mm
Compression Ratio—13
Number of Motors1—
Motor Horsepower201 hp—
Motor Torque310 Nm—
EV Range410 km—
Charging Rate (AC)11 kW—
Charging Rate (DC)78 kW—
Drivetrain
TransmissionSingle Ratio AutomaticConventional Automatic
Transmission Name—SkyActiv-Drive 6-speed Automatic with Manual Shift Mode
Gears—6
Transmission Manufacturer—Mazda
DrivelineFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h7.7 seconds—
Rated Economy—7.9 L/100 km
Top Speed160 km/h—
Dimensions
Length4,380 mm4,900 mm
Width1,790 mm1,840 mm
Height1,590 mm1,730 mm
Wheelbase2,607 mm2,930 mm
Weight1,662 kg1,781 kg
Fuel Tank—72 litres
Doors55
Seats57
Boot Space344 litres✓209 litres
Front Tyre225/50R18225/55R19
Rear Tyre225/50R18225/55R19
Spare Tyre—Space Saver
Factory TyresContinental UltraContact UC6Toyo Proxes R46
Chassis
AssemblyChina (CBU)Malaysia (CKD)
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutMacPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionTorsion BeamMulti-link
Front Wheels18" Multi-spoke Alloys19" Silver V-spoke Alloy
Rear Wheels18" Multi-spoke Alloys19" Silver V-spoke Alloy
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Chassis Notes—G-Vectoring Control Plus
Safety
Airbags6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain)6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain)
ABS/EBD✓✓
Stability Control✓✓
Alarm—✓
Immobilizer✓✓
Airbag Disable Function—✓
Child Safety LockManual for Rear DoorsManual for Rear Doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point7 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System✓—
ISOFIXAvailable on 2 Outer Rear SeatsAvailable on 2 Outer 2nd Row Seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYes, Honda Sensing—
Lane-keeping AssistWarning OnlyNo
Collision Warning✓—
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsAll Seats
Lighting
HeadlampsLED Reflector with Auto High BeamLED Projector
TaillampsFull LEDLED Combination
LED Daytime Running Lights✓—
Front Foglamps✓✓
Rear Foglamps—✓
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators✓✓
Cabin
Front Seats8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger SeatPower Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Lumbar Adjustment and Memory Function
Rear Seats60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest60:40 Split-folding, Sliding and Reclining 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row
Front Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate ControlDual-zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-conRear VentsSingle-zone Automatic Climate Control
Power Sockets1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB1 Front, 1 Boot, 2 Front USB, 2 2nd Row USB, 2 3rd Row USB
Interior LightingMap Lights and Ambient LightsMap Lights
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear2 Front, 2 Rear
Audio15.1" Portrait Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android AutoMazda Connect Infotainment System with 8" Touchscreen, Commander Control Knob, Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinchFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch
Engine StartKeyless Entry (Push Button Start)Keyless Push Button
LocksKeyless OperationKeyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock
Auto Start/Stop—✓
Auto Headlamps✓✓
Auto Wipers✓✓
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlPassive Cruise Control
Tiptronic—✓
Steering Audio Control✓✓
Steering Tilt✓✓
Steering Telescopic✓✓
Boot OperationRemote Control ActivationPowered with Contactless Operation
Parking Sensor Front4 Sensors4 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear4 Sensors4 Sensors
Reverse CameraYesYes
Folding Wing Mirrors✓✓
Bluetooth✓✓
Navigation✓—
Head-up Display✓—
Hill Start Assist✓✓
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorDigital/Analogue
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer160,000 km✓100,000 km
Warranty Manufacturer8 years✓5 years
Warranty Notes8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty5-year/100,000 km Free Service

Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.

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