Verdict
At RM200,510, the Mazda CX-60 costs RM2,510 more than the RM198,000 Tesla Model Y, yet the Tesla brings 295 hp, 420 Nm and a 5.9-second 0-100 km/h time against the Mazda’s 189 hp, 261 Nm and 9.6 seconds. Its 60 kWh battery claims 466 km of range and DC charging reaches 175 kW. For Malaysian buyers able to charge at home or regularly on the road, the Model Y’s RM305 annual road tax, 854-litre boot and stronger performance make the sharper case; the CX-60 answers with a longer five-year/100,000 km warranty and familiar petrol refuelling.
Pick the Mazda CX-60 if you want petrol refuelling, a 58-litre tank, a head-up display and five years/100,000 km of warranty with free service.
Pick the Tesla Model Y if you can use EV charging and want 466 km claimed range, a 5.9-second sprint, 854 litres of boot space and RM305 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-60 RM200,510; Tesla Model Y RM198,000.
- Performance: Mazda CX-60 189 hp/261 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 9.6 seconds; Tesla Model Y 295 hp/420 Nm and 5.9 seconds.
- Energy use: Mazda CX-60 has a 58-litre petrol tank; Tesla Model Y has a 60 kWh battery with 466 km EV range.
- Annual road tax: Mazda CX-60 RM830; Tesla Model Y RM305.
- Boot space: Mazda CX-60 570 litres; Tesla Model Y 854 litres.
- Warranty: Mazda CX-60 five years/100,000 km; Tesla Model Y four years/80,000 km, plus eight years/160,000 km for the battery and drive unit.
CX-60
- Five-year/100,000 km warranty includes free service.
- Head-up display and 360-degree camera.
- Sunroof shade, front and rear parking sensors, and 20-inch wheels.
- 0-100 km/h takes 9.6 seconds versus the Model Y’s 5.9 seconds.
- 570-litre boot is 284 litres smaller than the Model Y’s 854 litres.
- RM830 annual road tax is RM525 higher.
Model Y
- 295 hp and 420 Nm, with 0-100 km/h in 5.9 seconds.
- 60 kWh battery, 466 km claimed range and up to 175 kW DC charging.
- 854-litre boot and heated, ventilated front seats.
- Four-year/80,000 km vehicle warranty is shorter than the CX-60’s five years/100,000 km.
- No head-up display, 360-degree camera or front and rear parking sensors.
- No sunroof shade is listed.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM200,510 | RM198,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM830 | RM305✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,488 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 189 hp at 6,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 261 Nm at 3,000 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 89 mm × 100 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 13 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 295 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 420 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 60 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 466 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 175 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | — |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.6 seconds | 5.9 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 201 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,740 mm | 4,790 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 2,129 mm |
| Height | 1,680 mm | 1,624 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 2,891 mm |
| Weight | 1,680 kg | 1,921 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 58 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 570 litres | 854 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R20 | 255/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R20 | 255/45R19 |
| Factory Tyres | Toyo Proxes Sport | Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 3 EV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloy | 19" Crossflow Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloy | 19" Crossflow Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) | 7 (Driver and Front 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 | 5 three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for second row seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Adaptive LED Projectors with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED with LED Lighter |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats, Heated & Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Manual Recline | 40:20:40 Split-Folding, Heated |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with HEPA Air Filter |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents with Rear Screen |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 4 Front USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 12.3" Mazda Connect Display with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Bose Sound System | 15.4" Touchscreen with Navigation, Bluetooth and 9 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless (Depress Brake to Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km✓ | 80,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000 km free service | 8-year/160,000 km Battery and Drive Unit Warranty, No fixed service schedule (condition-based maintenance) |
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.
Used CX-60 & Model Y for sale
CX-60 vs Model Y FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-60 or Tesla Model Y better?
The Tesla Model Y is the better choice if charging suits your routine: it is quicker, has a larger boot, lower road tax and a 466 km claimed EV range. Choose the Mazda CX-60 for petrol refuelling, free scheduled service and the longer vehicle warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-60 costs RM2,510 more than the Tesla Model Y. The Tesla also saves RM525 a year in road tax, at RM305 versus RM830.
Which has more practical luggage space?
The Tesla Model Y has the larger boot at 854 litres, against 570 litres in the Mazda CX-60. Both are five-seat SUVs with 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats.
