Verdict
At RM146,800, the Chery Omoda E5 costs RM21,710 less than the Mazda CX-5 and cuts annual road tax from RM830 to RM160. Its 61 kWh battery, 201 hp motor and 430 km WLTP range make a strong case for buyers with dependable charging. The CX-5 counters with a much larger C-segment body: 4,690 mm long on a 2,815 mm wheelbase, versus 4,424 mm and 2,630 mm. It also brings 7 airbags, ventilated front seats and a head-up display. Pick based on charging access and space needs, not badge size alone.
Pick the Chery Omoda E5 if you have reliable charging and want 430 km WLTP range, 340 Nm and much lower annual road tax for less money.
Pick the Mazda CX-5 if you need the larger 2,815 mm-wheelbase SUV and value its extra safety kit, ventilated seats and head-up display.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Omoda E5 RM146,800; Mazda CX-5 RM168,510.
- Annual road tax: Chery Omoda E5 RM160; Mazda CX-5 RM830.
- Powertrain: Chery Omoda E5 201 hp/340 Nm motor and 61 kWh battery; Mazda CX-5 185 hp/257 Nm 2.5L petrol engine.
- Range/economy: Chery Omoda E5 430 km WLTP range; Mazda CX-5 7.6 L/100 km rated economy.
- Length and wheelbase: Chery Omoda E5 4,424 mm and 2,630 mm; Mazda CX-5 4,690 mm and 2,815 mm.
- Safety: Chery Omoda E5 6 airbags; Mazda CX-5 7 airbags.
Omoda E5
- RM21,710 lower purchase price and RM670 lower annual road tax.
- 61 kWh battery, 430 km WLTP range and 80 kW DC charging.
- 7-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty plus 8-year/160,000 km battery and drive-unit cover.
- Smaller 2,630 mm wheelbase versus the CX-5's 2,815 mm.
- Six airbags versus seven in the CX-5.
- Lacks the CX-5's ventilated front seats and head-up display.
CX-5
- Larger 4,690 mm body and 2,815 mm wheelbase.
- Seven airbags, including a driver knee airbag.
- Ventilated front seats, head-up display and 12-speaker Bose audio.
- RM21,710 more expensive to buy.
- RM830 annual road tax versus RM160 for the E5.
- Rated at 7.6 L/100 km, while the E5 has a 430 km WLTP electric range.
What the Omoda E5 has over the CX-5
What the CX-5 has over the Omoda E5
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The CX-5's wheelbase is 185 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM146,800✓ | RM168,510 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM160✓ | RM830 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,500/mo✓ | RM1,720/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM4,065✓ | RM4,728 |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | RM1,261✓ | RM3,025 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM6.30✓ | RM15.12 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM27,426✓ | RM42,915 |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | 6.2 hours | — |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | 55 min | — |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | SKYACTIV-G 2.5L DOHC 16-Valve with VVT and i-Stop, Direct Injection |
| Capacity | — | 2,488 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 185 hp |
| Torque | — | 257 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 89.0 mm × 100.0 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 13.0:1 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 340 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 61 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 430 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 9.9 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 80 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 6-Speed EAT (SKYACTIV-Drive) |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Chery | Mazda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.2 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | — | 7.6 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 172 km/h | 187 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,424 mm | 4,690 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,588 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm | 2,815 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,654 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 56 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 378 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R18 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R18 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver (T155/80 R17) |
| Factory Tyres | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | — |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | 24 inch | — |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | 18 inch | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Aero Alloy | 19" Alloys (Black Metallic) |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Aero Alloy | 19" Alloys (Black Metallic) |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Electronic Power Assisted (EPAS) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver 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 | 3-point All Seats, Front with Pretensioners and Load Limiters |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear seats | 2nd Row with Top Tethers |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Smart Brake Support (Front, Rear, Turn-Across Traffic, Intersection, Front/Rear Crossing) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH), Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA), Vehicle Exit Warning, Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK), Driver Attention Alert (DAA), Driver Monitoring (DM), Emergency Stop Signal (ESS), Hill Launch Assist, Auto Hold, Walk-Away Lock |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Adaptive LED (ALH) with Signature Illumination, Auto Levelling |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination with Signature Illumination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | 10-way Power Driver Seat with Memory, 6-way Power Passenger Seat, Ventilated Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Manual Reclining |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vent | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Yes | None |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front 12-volt, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front 12V, USB-C Front and Rear, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | LED Map, Overhead and Luggage Lights, Front Footlamps, Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | — |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 24.6" Curved Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Voice Control and 8-speaker Sony Sound System | 12.9" Touchscreen with Voice Recognition, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 12-Speaker BOSE Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | All Windows, One-touch Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation, Walk Away Lock, Auto Door Lock |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) with Stop & Go, Cruising & Traffic Support (CTS) |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Power Tailgate |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | Yes |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Conventional |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Head-up Display, 360-degree View Monitor with See-Through View, Wireless Phone Charger, Power Tailgate, 10-way Power Driver Seat with Memory, 6-way Power Passenger Seat, Ventilated Front Seats, Dual-zone Auto Air Conditioning with Rear Vents, Frameless Auto-dimming Rear View Mirror, G-Vectoring Control Plus |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km battery and drive unit warranty | Complimentary scheduled maintenance including parts, lubricants and labour |
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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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Omoda E5 vs CX-5 FAQ
Is the Chery Omoda E5 or Mazda CX-5 better?
The Omoda E5 is the stronger buy if home or workplace charging suits your routine, thanks to its 430 km WLTP range, 340 Nm and lower road tax. The CX-5 is better for buyers prioritising a larger cabin footprint, seven airbags and extra comfort equipment.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-5 costs RM21,710 more than the Chery Omoda E5. Its annual road tax is also RM670 higher: RM830 against RM160.
How quickly can the Chery Omoda E5 charge?
The Omoda E5 accepts up to 9.9 kW AC charging and 80 kW DC charging. It also has 3.3 kW vehicle-to-load capability, while the CX-5 is a petrol SUV with a 56-litre fuel tank.
How long does charging take?
The Omoda E5's 61.0 kWh battery takes about 6.2 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 55 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 80 kW peak.
Which one is locally assembled?
The Omoda E5 is assembled in Malaysia (CKD), while the CX-5 is fully imported (CBU) from Japan. Local assembly generally helps pricing and spare-parts supply, and CKD programmes usually signal a longer-term commitment to the model here.
Which has the better warranty?
The Omoda E5 carries a 7-year manufacturer warranty against 5 years for the CX-5. Omoda E5: 8-year/160,000 km battery and drive unit warranty. CX-5: Complimentary scheduled maintenance including parts, lubricants and labour.