Verdict
The Mazda CX-5 costs RM168,510, a substantial RM128,100 below the RM296,610 CX-80. That buys a very different brief: the CX-80 is 305 mm longer, seats six rather than five, and adds a 17.8 kWh plug-in-hybrid battery for a claimed 65 km EV range. It also gets AWD, an eight-speed automatic and a 70-litre tank. The CX-5 remains the easier-sized C-segment choice at 1,654 kg, with a 7.6 L/100 km rated economy figure and a 12.9-inch screen. Choose based on seating and charging access, not badge alone.
The CX-80 2.5G PHEV AWD High Plus (RM296,610) 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 RM128,100 saved, a 4,690-mm body and five-seat practicality suit your daily use better.
Pick the Mazda CX-80 if you need six seats, AWD and can charge its 17.8 kWh plug-in-hybrid battery for up to 65 km of EV driving.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-5 RM168,510; Mazda CX-80 RM296,610.
- Seating: Mazda CX-5 five seats; Mazda CX-80 six seats.
- Length and wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 4,690 mm and 2,815 mm; Mazda CX-80 4,995 mm and 3,120 mm.
- Driveline and transmission: Mazda CX-5 FWD with six speeds; Mazda CX-80 AWD with eight speeds.
- Electrification: Mazda CX-5 has no motor or battery; Mazda CX-80 has one 172-hp/270-Nm motor and a 17.8-kWh battery.
- Weight and fuel tank: Mazda CX-5 1,654 kg and 56 litres; Mazda CX-80 2,342 kg and 70 litres.
CX-5
- RM128,100 lower purchase price.
- Lighter 1,654-kg kerb weight.
- 12.9-inch touchscreen and 12-speaker Bose audio.
- Five seats versus the CX-80's six.
- Front-wheel drive versus all-wheel drive.
- No plug-in-hybrid motor, battery or 65-km EV range.
CX-80
- Six-seat layout with heated and ventilated middle-row captain's chairs.
- 17.8-kWh plug-in-hybrid battery with 65 km EV range.
- AWD, eight-speed automatic and 70-litre fuel tank.
- RM128,100 more expensive.
- 688 kg heavier than the CX-5.
- 305 mm longer, which demands more parking space.
What the CX-5 has over the CX-80
What the CX-80 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-80's wheelbase is 305 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✓ | RM296,610 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM830 | RM830 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,720/mo✓ | RM3,030/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM4,728✓ | RM8,058 |
| 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 variable valve timing and plug-in hybrid assistance |
| Capacity | 2,488 cc | 2,488 cc |
| Horsepower | 185 hp | 189 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 261 Nm at 4,000 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore × Stroke | 89.0 mm × 100.0 mm | 89 mm × 100 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 172 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 270 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 17.8 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 65 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 7.2 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-Speed EAT (SKYACTIV-Drive) | — |
| Gears | 6 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 7.6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 187 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,690 mm | 4,995 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,695 mm | 1,705 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,815 mm | 3,120 mm |
| Weight | 1,654 kg | 2,342 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 56 litres | 70 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 6 |
| Boot Space | — | 258 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R19 | 235/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R19 | 235/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver (T155/80 R17) | — |
| Factory Tyres | — | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance SUV |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | 24 inch | 26 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | 18 inch | 16 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Rear) | 14 inch | 12 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" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloys (Black Metallic) | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Electronic Power Assisted (EPAS) | Rack & 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 | 6 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 | For 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 | LED Projector |
| 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 | Powered Front Seats with Heating, Ventilation and Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Manual Reclining | Individual Captain Seat Middle Row with Heating & Ventilation, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | None | Panoramic Sliding Roof |
| 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 Middle, 2 USB-C Third Row |
| Interior Lighting | LED Map, Overhead and Luggage Lights, Front Footlamps, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade, Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 12.9" Touchscreen with Voice Recognition, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 12-Speaker BOSE Sound System | 12.3" Infotainment Screen 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 |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) with Stop & Go, Cruising & Traffic Support (CTS) | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Power Tailgate | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | Yes | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | Yes | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, 360-degree Monitor |
| 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, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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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Is the Mazda CX-5 or Mazda CX-80 better?
The CX-5 is the better buy for five occupants and a much lower RM168,510 entry price. The CX-80 is better if six seats, AWD and its 65-km plug-in-hybrid EV range are priorities worth RM128,100 more.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-80 costs RM296,610 and the Mazda CX-5 costs RM168,510, so the difference is RM128,100.
Can the Mazda CX-80 run on electricity alone?
Yes. The CX-80 has a 17.8-kWh battery, one electric motor and a claimed 65 km EV range. It accepts AC charging at up to 7.2 kW.
