Verdict
The Mazda CX-8 costs RM165,360, undercutting the RM190,660 Volkswagen Tayron by RM25,300 while bringing a 192 hp/258 Nm 2.5-litre petrol engine, 2,930 mm wheelbase and five-year/100,000 km warranty with free service. The Tayron answers with a 345-litre boot against 209 litres, 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control and autonomous braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection. Its 1.5-litre 48V mild-hybrid powertrain has only 148 hp, but its 250 Nm torque is close. The Mazda is the stronger value choice; the Volkswagen is for buyers who prioritise active safety and cabin tech.
Pick the Mazda CX-8 if you want to save RM25,300, have 192 hp and receive five years/100,000 km of warranty with free service.
Pick the Volkswagen Tayron if autonomous braking, adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree camera and a 345-litre boot matter more than outright power.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-8 RM165,360; Volkswagen Tayron RM190,660.
- Power and torque: Mazda CX-8 192 hp/258 Nm; Volkswagen Tayron 148 hp/250 Nm.
- Dimensions: Mazda CX-8 is 4,900 mm long with a 2,930 mm wheelbase; Volkswagen Tayron is 4,792 mm long with a 2,788 mm wheelbase.
- Boot space: Mazda CX-8 209 litres; Volkswagen Tayron 345 litres.
- Warranty: Mazda CX-8 five years/100,000 km; Volkswagen Tayron two years/unlimited mileage.
- Road tax: Mazda CX-8 RM830 per year; Volkswagen Tayron RM120 per year.
CX-8
- RM25,300 lower purchase price
- 192 hp and 258 Nm from the 2.5-litre engine
- Five-year/100,000 km warranty with free service
- No autonomous braking, collision warning or lane-keeping assist
- 209-litre boot is 136 litres smaller
- No 360-degree camera or auto parking
Tayron
- Autonomous braking detects pedestrians and cyclists
- 345-litre boot and 360-degree camera
- Adaptive cruise control, auto parking and front-seat ventilation with massage
- RM25,300 more expensive
- 148 hp is 44 hp down on the Mazda
- Two-year warranty is shorter than the Mazda's five-year cover
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM165,360✓ | RM190,660 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM830 | RM120✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable intake valve timing with 48-volt MHEV assistance |
| Capacity | 2,488 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 192 hp✓ | 148 hp |
| Torque | 258 Nm✓ | 250 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 89 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 13 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | SkyActiv-Drive 6-speed Automatic with Manual Shift Mode | 7-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) |
| Gears | 6 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 9.6 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 7.9 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,900 mm | 4,792 mm |
| Width | 1,840 mm | 1,852 mm |
| Height | 1,730 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,930 mm | 2,788 mm |
| Weight | 1,781 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 72 litres | 55 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 209 litres | 345 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R19 | 235/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R19 | 235/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Toyo Proxes R46 | Hankook Ventus evoSUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-links |
| Front Wheels | 19" Silver V-spoke Alloy | 18" Napoli Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Silver V-spoke Alloy | 18" Napoli Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | G-Vectoring Control Plus | Dynamic Chassis Control Pro |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Front & Rear Side Bags, Curtain Airbags & Front Centre Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer 2nd Row Seats | Available on Front Passenger Seat and 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Lumbar Adjustment and Memory Function | 12-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Ventilation and Massaging |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding, Sliding and Reclining 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row | 40:20:40 Split-Folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-Folding 3rd Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Boot, 2 Front USB, 2 2nd Row USB, 2 3rd Row USB | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Back Row |
| Sun Shade | — | Manual Rear Window Blinds |
| Audio | Mazda Connect Infotainment System with 8" Touchscreen, Commander Control Knob, Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers | 12.9" Discover Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 8-speaker Volkswagen Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and 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 |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | 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-8 & Tayron for sale
CX-8 vs Tayron FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-8 or Volkswagen Tayron better?
The Mazda CX-8 is the better value pick, with 192 hp, a longer 2,930 mm wheelbase and five-year/100,000 km cover. Choose the Volkswagen Tayron for its autonomous braking, adaptive cruise control, 360-degree camera and larger boot.
What is the price difference?
The Volkswagen Tayron costs RM25,300 more than the Mazda CX-8: RM190,660 versus RM165,360.
Which has more luggage space, the Mazda CX-8 or Volkswagen Tayron?
The Volkswagen Tayron has the larger boot at 345 litres, compared with 209 litres in the Mazda CX-8. That is a 136-litre advantage for the Volkswagen.
