Verdict
The RM8,190 gap is small, but these cars serve different family routines. The Mazda CX-80 brings all-wheel drive and a petrol plug-in hybrid powertrain, so its 65 km EV range is backed by a 70-litre fuel tank. The Zeekr 009 is the more purpose-built people mover: seven seats, a 574-litre boot and 604 km EV range against the Mazda’s six seats, 258 litres and 65 km. It also cuts annual road tax to RM395 from RM830, but front-wheel drive may matter to buyers who want the Mazda’s all-weather traction.
Pick the Mazda CX-80 if you want all-wheel drive and petrol plug-in hybrid flexibility rather than relying solely on charging.
Pick the Zeekr 009 if you need seven seats, a 574-litre boot and a 604 km electric range for family duties.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-80 RM296,610; Zeekr 009 RM304,800.
- Powertrain and drive: Mazda has a 2.5-litre petrol plug-in hybrid with all-wheel drive; Zeekr has a single electric motor with front-wheel drive.
- Battery and EV range: Mazda 17.8 kWh and 65 km; Zeekr 116 kWh and 604 km.
- Seating and boot space: Mazda six seats and 258 litres; Zeekr seven seats and 574 litres.
- Charging: Mazda 7.2 kW AC and no DC rate stated; Zeekr 11 kW AC and 150 kW DC.
- Annual road tax: Mazda RM830; Zeekr RM395.
CX-80
- All-wheel drive.
- Petrol plug-in hybrid with a 70-litre fuel tank.
- Heated and ventilated second-row captain seats.
- Six seats versus the Zeekr’s seven.
- 258-litre boot versus 574 litres.
- 65 km EV range and no stated DC charging rate versus 604 km and 150 kW DC charging.
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- 604 km EV range from a 116 kWh battery.
- Seven seats and a 574-litre boot.
- 150 kW DC charging, air suspension and sliding rear doors.
- Front-wheel drive versus the Mazda’s all-wheel drive.
- No listed front or second-row seat heating, where the Mazda has both.
- No paddle shifters, unlike the Mazda.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM296,610✓ | RM304,800 |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM830 | RM395✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing and plug-in hybrid assistance | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,488 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 189 hp at 6,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 261 Nm at 4,000 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 89 mm × 100 mm | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 172 hp | 335 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 270 Nm | 373 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 17.8 kWh | 116 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 65 km | 604 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7.2 kW | 11 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 150 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 7.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,995 mm | 5,209 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 2,024 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,848 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,120 mm | 3,205 mm |
| Weight | 2,342 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 70 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 6 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 258 litres | 574 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R20 | 265/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R20 | 265/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance SUV | Michelin Pilot Sport EV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Four-chamber Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) | 7 (Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 6 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for second row seats | Available on Four Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Matrix LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Heating, Ventilation and Memory Function | Powered Front Seats with Massage and Ventilation Functions |
| Rear Seats | Individual Captain Seat Middle Row with Heating & Ventilation, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | Captain Middle Seats with Massage, Ventilation and Ottoman Functions, 60:40 Split-folding Third Row |
| 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 | Panoramic Glass 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, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Middle, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights, Intelligent Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Middle, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade, Rear Window Shades | Panoramic Glass Roof and Window Shades |
| Audio | 12.3" Infotainment Screen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Bose Sound System | 14.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 30-speaker Yamaha Sound System |
| 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 Operation (Depress Brake To Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Contactless 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 Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Sliding Rear Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 150,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000-km Free Service, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | 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 009 FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-80 or Zeekr 009 better?
The Zeekr 009 is better for maximum passenger and luggage capacity, with seven seats, a 574-litre boot and 604 km EV range. The Mazda CX-80 is the better fit if all-wheel drive and a petrol-backed plug-in hybrid powertrain are priorities.
What is the price difference?
The Zeekr 009 costs RM8,190 more than the Mazda CX-80. That modest gap brings an extra seat, 316 litres more boot space, a much larger battery and DC charging.
Which one is cheaper to tax each year?
The Zeekr 009 has lower annual road tax at RM395, compared with RM830 for the Mazda CX-80. The difference is RM435 per year in the Zeekr’s favour.
