Verdict
The RM5,363 step from the Mazda CX-5 2.5 2WD High to the 2.2D High 2WD is chiefly a powertrain decision, with a useful head-up display thrown in. The diesel’s 450 Nm at 2,000 rpm dwarfs the petrol’s 257 Nm at 3,250 rpm, but the petrol is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 8.8 seconds versus 9.1 seconds and has 192 hp to the diesel’s 173 hp. Both retain the same six-speed automatic, front-wheel drive, safety systems and cabin equipment. For most buyers, the petrol is the more rational saving; choose diesel for its low-rev torque and RM593 annual road tax.
Pick the Mazda CX-5 2.5 2WD High if you want to save RM5,363 and value its 8.8-second 0-100 km/h time over maximum low-rpm pull.
Pick the Mazda CX-5 2.2D High 2WD if 450 Nm at 2,000 rpm, a head-up display and RM593 annual road tax justify the extra outlay.
Key differences
- Price: RM164,960 for the 2.5 2WD High versus RM170,323 for the 2.2D High 2WD.
- Engine output: 192 hp and 257 Nm for the 2.5 petrol versus 173 hp and 450 Nm for the 2.2D diesel.
- 0-100 km/h: 8.8 seconds for the 2.5 2WD High versus 9.1 seconds for the 2.2D High 2WD.
- Top speed: 196 km/h for the 2.5 2WD High versus 206 km/h for the 2.2D High 2WD.
- Road tax: RM830 per year for the 2.5 2WD High versus RM593 per year for the 2.2D High 2WD.
- Head-up display: absent in the 2.5 2WD High and fitted to the 2.2D High 2WD.
2.5 2WD High
- RM5,363 lower purchase price.
- 192 hp and an 8.8-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 67 kg lighter at 1,604 kg.
- No head-up display.
- 257 Nm is 193 Nm down on the diesel’s 450 Nm.
- RM830 annual road tax is RM237 higher.
2.2D High 2WD
- 450 Nm arrives at 2,000 rpm.
- Head-up display is standard.
- RM593 annual road tax.
- RM5,363 higher purchase price.
- 173 hp is 19 hp lower than the petrol.
- 9.1-second 0-100 km/h time is 0.3 seconds slower.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM164,960✓ | RM170,323 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM830 | RM593✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC with Variable Geometry Turbocharger, Common-rail Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,488 cc | 2,191 cc |
| Horsepower | 192 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ | 173 hp at 4,500 rpm |
| Torque | 257 Nm at 3,250 rpm | 450 Nm at 2,000 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel |
| Bore × Stroke | 89 mm × 100 mm | 86 mm × 94.3 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 14 | 14 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | SkyActiv-Drive with Manual Shift and Sport mode | SkyActiv-Drive with Manual Shift and Sport mode |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | Mazda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.8 seconds✓ | 9.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | 196 km/h | 206 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,550 mm | 4,550 mm |
| Width | 1,840 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,675 mm | 1,675 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Weight | 1,604 kg | 1,671 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 56 litres | 56 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 442 litres | 442 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R19 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R19 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Toyo Proxes R46 | Toyo Proxes R46 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (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 Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 three-point | 5 three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) - Front and Rear | Yes, Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) - Front and Rear |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory Function and Ventilation | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory Function and Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 4 USB, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 4 USB, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 8.0" Display Audio Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6 Speakers | 8.0" Display Audio Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
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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2.5 2WD High vs 2.2D High 2WD FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-5 2.5 2WD High or Mazda CX-5 2.2D High 2WD better?
The 2.5 2WD High is the better buy for most, as it is cheaper and reaches 100 km/h in 8.8 seconds. The 2.2D High 2WD is better only if its 450 Nm torque, head-up display and lower road tax matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-5 2.2D High 2WD costs RM5,363 more than the Mazda CX-5 2.5 2WD High.
Which CX-5 has more torque?
The Mazda CX-5 2.2D High 2WD has 450 Nm at 2,000 rpm, compared with 257 Nm at 3,250 rpm for the 2.5 2WD High. The diesel has 193 Nm more torque.
