Verdict
At RM168,510, the CX-5 is RM32,000 cheaper yet retains seven airbags, adaptive LED headlamps, a 12.9-inch touchscreen and a 12-speaker Bose system. Its 185 hp, 257 Nm 2.5-litre petrol four-cylinder is only marginally behind the CX-60’s 189 hp and 261 Nm. The CX-60 costs RM200,510, bringing rear-wheel drive, an eight-speed automatic, 570 litres of boot space and a longer 2,870 mm wheelbase. For a Malaysian buyer, the decision is less about straight-line muscle than paying for the roomier, more expensive CX-60 package.
The CX-60 3.3G M AWD High Plus (RM252,872) sits above every CX-5 variant here, so the verdict compares the closest-priced pairing — use the selectors above to match any two trims.
Pick the Mazda CX-5 if you want to save RM32,000 while getting ventilated front seats, a 360-degree view monitor and a quoted 7.6 L/100 km figure.
Pick the Mazda CX-60 if you want rear-wheel drive, an eight-speed automatic, 570 litres of boot space and a panoramic sunroof.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-5 RM168,510; Mazda CX-60 RM200,510.
- Output: Mazda CX-5 185 hp and 257 Nm; Mazda CX-60 189 hp and 261 Nm.
- Driveline and gearbox: Mazda CX-5 front-wheel drive with six speeds; Mazda CX-60 rear-wheel drive with eight speeds.
- Size: Mazda CX-5 is 4,690 mm long on a 2,815 mm wheelbase; Mazda CX-60 is 4,740 mm long on a 2,870 mm wheelbase.
- Wheels: Mazda CX-5 runs 225/55R19 tyres; Mazda CX-60 runs 235/50R20 tyres.
- Boot space: Mazda CX-5 has no quoted figure; Mazda CX-60 has 570 litres.
CX-5
- RM32,000 lower purchase price.
- Ventilated front seats and 360-degree see-through view monitor.
- Quoted fuel economy of 7.6 L/100 km.
- Six-speed front-wheel-drive layout versus the CX-60's eight-speed rear-wheel-drive arrangement.
- Smaller 2,815 mm wheelbase and no quoted boot capacity versus 570 litres.
CX-60
- Eight-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.
- 570-litre boot and 2,870 mm wheelbase.
- Panoramic sunroof, 20-inch alloys and paddle shifts.
- RM32,000 more expensive.
- No ventilated front seats, unlike the CX-5.
- No rated fuel-economy figure is quoted.
What the CX-5 has over the CX-60
What the CX-60 has over the CX-5
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The CX-60's wheelbase is 55 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM168,510✓ | RM200,510 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM830 | RM830 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,720/mo✓ | RM2,045/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM4,728✓ | RM5,560 |
| Fuel / year (est.) | RM3,025 | — |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM15.12 | — |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM42,915 | — |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | SKYACTIV-G 2.5L DOHC 16-Valve with VVT and i-Stop, Direct Injection | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,488 cc | 2,488 cc |
| Horsepower | 185 hp | 189 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 261 Nm at 3,000 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 89.0 mm × 100.0 mm | 89 mm × 100 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 13 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-Speed EAT (SKYACTIV-Drive) | 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 6 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | Mazda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 9.6 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 7.6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 187 km/h | 200 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,690 mm | 4,740 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,695 mm | 1,680 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,815 mm | 2,870 mm |
| Weight | 1,654 kg | 1,680 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 56 litres | 58 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | — | 570 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R19 | 235/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R19 | 235/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver (T155/80 R17) | — |
| Factory Tyres | — | Toyo Proxes Sport |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | 24 inch | — |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | 18 inch | — |
| Wiper Blade (Rear) | 14 inch | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloys (Black Metallic) | 20" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloys (Black Metallic) | 20" Alloy |
| Steering | Electronic Power Assisted (EPAS) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver Knee) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 3-point All Seats, Front with Pretensioners and Load Limiters | 5 three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | 2nd Row with Top Tethers | Available for second row seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Smart Brake Support (Front, Rear, Turn-Across Traffic, Intersection, Front/Rear Crossing) | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH), Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA), Vehicle Exit Warning, Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK), Driver Attention Alert (DAA), Driver Monitoring (DM), Emergency Stop Signal (ESS), Hill Launch Assist, Auto Hold, Walk-Away Lock | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED (ALH) with Signature Illumination, Auto Levelling | Adaptive LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination with Signature Illumination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 10-way Power Driver Seat with Memory, 6-way Power Passenger Seat, Ventilated Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Manual Reclining | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Manual Recline |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | None | Panoramic Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front 12V, USB-C Front and Rear, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | LED Map, Overhead and Luggage Lights, Front Footlamps, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 12.9" Touchscreen with Voice Recognition, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 12-Speaker BOSE Sound System | 12.3" Mazda Connect Display with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Bose Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | All Windows, One-touch Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, Walk Away Lock, Auto Door Lock | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) with Stop & Go, Cruising & Traffic Support (CTS) | Active Cruise Control with Stop and Go |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Power Tailgate | Powered with Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | Yes | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | Yes | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Conventional | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Head-up Display, 360-degree View Monitor with See-Through View, Wireless Phone Charger, Power Tailgate, 10-way Power Driver Seat with Memory, 6-way Power Passenger Seat, Ventilated Front Seats, Dual-zone Auto Air Conditioning with Rear Vents, Frameless Auto-dimming Rear View Mirror, G-Vectoring Control Plus | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | Complimentary scheduled maintenance including parts, lubricants and labour | 5-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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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CX-5 vs CX-60 FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-5 or Mazda CX-60 better?
The CX-5 is the sharper value choice, costing RM32,000 less with similar 2.5-litre output and more front-seat comfort equipment. Choose the CX-60 if its rear-wheel drive, eight-speed automatic, 570-litre boot and longer wheelbase matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-60 costs RM32,000 more than the Mazda CX-5. That extra spend buys the larger body, 55 mm longer wheelbase, rear-wheel drive, eight-speed automatic and a panoramic sunroof.
Which Mazda has more luggage space?
The CX-60 is the only one with a quoted boot figure, at 570 litres. No boot-space figure is specified for the CX-5, so a direct litre-for-litre comparison cannot be made.
