Verdict
The Mazda CX-60 costs RM35,150 more at RM200,510, but it brings a more modern driver-assistance package: autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring, steering lane-keeping, adaptive cruise with stop-and-go and a 360-degree camera. Its 570-litre boot is also far more useful when carrying five. The CX-8 answers with seven seats, a 2,930-mm wheelbase and a 72-litre tank, while costing less. For Malaysian families regularly filling three rows, the CX-8 is the sensible buy; for five-seat use and safety technology, the CX-60 earns its premium.
Pick the Mazda CX-60 if you need a five-seat SUV with a 570-litre boot, rear-wheel drive and active safety systems the CX-8 lacks.
Pick the Mazda CX-8 if seven seats, a longer 2,930-mm wheelbase and a lower purchase price matter more than the CX-60’s driver assistance kit.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-60 RM200,510; Mazda CX-8 RM165,360.
- Seating and boot: Mazda CX-60 has 5 seats and 570 litres; Mazda CX-8 has 7 seats and 209 litres.
- Dimensions: Mazda CX-60 is 4,740 mm long with a 2,870-mm wheelbase; Mazda CX-8 is 4,900 mm long with a 2,930-mm wheelbase.
- Driveline and transmission: Mazda CX-60 is rear-wheel drive with an 8-speed automatic; Mazda CX-8 is front-wheel drive with a 6-speed automatic.
- Safety equipment: Mazda CX-60 has 7 airbags, autonomous braking and blind-spot monitoring; Mazda CX-8 has 6 airbags and lacks those two systems.
- Fuel tank: Mazda CX-60 has 58 litres; Mazda CX-8 has 72 litres.
CX-60
- 570-litre boot with all five seats in use
- Autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring and steering lane-keeping
- 8-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive and 261 Nm
- Costs RM35,150 more
- Only five seats versus seven
- 58-litre tank versus 72 litres
CX-8
- Seven seats with sliding, reclining second-row seats
- RM35,150 lower purchase price
- Longer 2,930-mm wheelbase and 72-litre tank
- 209-litre boot is much smaller than the CX-60’s 570 litres
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring or lane-keeping assist
- Six airbags versus seven
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM200,510 | RM165,360✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM830 | RM830 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,488 cc | 2,488 cc |
| Horsepower | 189 hp at 6,000 rpm | 192 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 261 Nm at 3,000 rpm✓ | 258 Nm at 4,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 89 mm × 100 mm | 89 mm × 100 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13 | 13 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | SkyActiv-Drive 6-speed Automatic with Manual Shift Mode |
| Gears | 8 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | Mazda |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.6 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | — | 7.9 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,740 mm | 4,900 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,680 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 2,930 mm |
| Weight | 1,680 kg | 1,781 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 58 litres | 72 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 570 litres✓ | 209 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R20 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R20 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Toyo Proxes Sport | Toyo Proxes R46 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloy | 19" Silver V-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloy | 19" Silver V-spoke Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | G-Vectoring Control Plus |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) | 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for second row seats | Available on 2 Outer 2nd Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Lumbar Adjustment and Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Manual Recline | 60:40 Split-folding, Sliding and Reclining 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd 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 | Panoramic Sunroof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 1 Boot, 2 Front USB, 2 2nd Row USB, 2 3rd Row USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| 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 | Mazda Connect Infotainment System with 8" Touchscreen, Commander Control Knob, Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 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 Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Remote Control Activation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000 km free service | 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.
Used CX-60 & CX-8 for sale
CX-60 vs CX-8 FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-60 or Mazda CX-8 better?
The CX-60 is better for five occupants, luggage and active safety, with a 570-litre boot, autonomous braking and blind-spot monitoring. The CX-8 is better if you regularly need seven seats and want to spend RM35,150 less.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-60 costs RM200,510 and the Mazda CX-8 costs RM165,360, so the difference is RM35,150.
Which Mazda has more luggage space?
The CX-60 has the larger quoted boot at 570 litres, against 209 litres for the CX-8. The CX-8 trades cargo capacity for its third-row seating.
