Verdict
The Mazda CX-80 costs RM296,610, undercutting the RM384,972 Volkswagen Touareg by RM88,362, while adding a third row for six seats and a 17.8-kWh plug-in-hybrid battery with 65 km of EV range. Its RM830 annual road tax is also RM802 lower. The Touareg answers with a 335-hp, 450-Nm 3.0-litre V6, a quoted 0-100 km/h time of six seconds, air suspension and a vast 810-litre boot. Choose by use: the Mazda suits regular six-up travel and charging access; the Volkswagen is the faster five-seat load carrier.
Pick the Mazda CX-80 if you need six seats, can use its 65-km EV range and want to save RM88,362 upfront.
Pick the Volkswagen Touareg if a 335-hp V6, six-second 0-100 km/h pace, air suspension and an 810-litre boot matter more than a third row.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-80 RM296,610; Volkswagen Touareg RM384,972.
- Powertrain: CX-80 2.5-litre plug-in hybrid with one 172-hp motor; Touareg 3.0-litre turbo V6 with 335 hp and 450 Nm.
- EV capability: CX-80 has a 17.8-kWh battery and 65 km EV range; Touareg has no motor or EV range.
- Seating: CX-80 has 6 seats; Touareg has 5 seats.
- Boot space: CX-80 258 litres; Touareg 810 litres.
- Annual road tax: CX-80 RM830; Touareg RM1,632.
CX-80
- RM88,362 lower purchase price
- Six-seat cabin with heated and ventilated middle-row captain seats
- 17.8-kWh plug-in-hybrid battery and 65 km EV range
- 258-litre boot is 552 litres smaller than the Touareg's
- 189-hp petrol engine and 261 Nm trail the Touareg's 335 hp and 450 Nm
- No air suspension or night vision
Touareg
- 335-hp, 450-Nm turbo V6 and quoted 0-100 km/h time of 6.0 seconds
- 810-litre boot
- Air suspension, HD Matrix LED headlamps and night vision
- Costs RM88,362 more
- Five seats versus the CX-80's six
- Annual road tax is RM1,632 versus RM830
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM296,610✓ | RM384,972 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM830✓ | RM1,632 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing and plug-in hybrid assistance | 24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 2,488 cc | 2,995 cc |
| Horsepower | 189 hp at 6,000 rpm | 335 hp at 5,300 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 261 Nm at 4,000 rpm | 450 Nm at 1,340 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | V 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 89 mm × 100 mm | 84.5 mm × 89 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.8 |
| 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 | — | 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 6 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,995 mm | 4,878 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,984 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,702 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,120 mm | 2,984 mm |
| Weight | 2,342 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 70 litres | 90 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 6 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 258 litres | 810 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R20 | 285/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R20 | 285/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance SUV | Bridgestone Alenza 001 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" Braga Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" Braga Alloys |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Air Suspension |
| 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 | Electronic for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 6 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for second row seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Night Vision | — | Yes |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | HD Matrix LED Headlights |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED with Sequential Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Heating, Ventilation and Memory Function | 12-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | Individual Captain Seat Middle Row with Heating & Ventilation, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sliding Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Middle, 2 USB-C Third Row | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade, Rear Window Shades | Manual rear window blinds |
| Audio | 12.3" Infotainment Screen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Bose Sound System | 15" Innovision Cockpit with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Dynaudio Consequence Sound System (730-Watts) |
| 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Monitor | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 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.
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CX-80 vs Touareg FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-80 or Volkswagen Touareg better?
The CX-80 is the better family-focused choice if six seats and 65 km of EV range suit your routine. The Touareg is better for performance and luggage capacity, with 335 hp, 450 Nm and an 810-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Volkswagen Touareg costs RM384,972 and the Mazda CX-80 costs RM296,610, so the Touareg is RM88,362 more expensive.
Which SUV carries more people and luggage?
The CX-80 carries six people to the Touareg's five. The Touareg carries far more luggage, however: 810 litres against the Mazda's 258 litres.
