Jetour T2 vs Mazda CX-5
Verdict
At RM156,800 versus RM134,469, the Jetour T2 asks RM22,331 more but brings much more metal and muscle: 241 hp, 375 Nm, AWD and a 580-litre boot. The Mazda CX-5 is the cheaper, smaller C-segment SUV, with 162 hp, 213 Nm, front-wheel drive and 442 litres of luggage space. Both are CKD, five-seat, 2.0-litre petrol SUVs with six airbags and the same RM439 road tax. For a Malaysian buyer, this is mainly size and power against lower entry cost.
Pick the Jetour T2 if you want the bigger, stronger SUV, with AWD, a larger boot and a longer seven-year warranty.
Pick the Mazda CX-5 if you want the lower price and can live with less power, front-wheel drive and a smaller boot.
Key differences
- Price: Jetour T2 RM156,800; Mazda CX-5 RM134,469
- Power and torque: Jetour T2 241 hp/375 Nm; Mazda CX-5 162 hp/213 Nm
- Driven wheels: Jetour T2 All Wheel Drive; Mazda CX-5 Front Wheel Drive
- Size: Jetour T2 4,785 mm long/2,006 mm wide/1,880 mm tall; Mazda CX-5 4,550 mm/1,840 mm/1,675 mm
- Boot space: Jetour T2 580 litres; Mazda CX-5 442 litres
- Warranty: Jetour T2 7 years; Mazda CX-5 5 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 156,800 | RM 134,469✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,998 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Power | 241 hp✓ | 162 hp |
| Torque | 375 Nm✓ | 213 Nm |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | — | 10.4 s |
| Top speed | — | 176 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,785 mm | 4,550 mm |
| Width | 2,006 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,880 mm | 1,675 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Boot space | 580 L✓ | 442 L |
| Fuel tank | 70 L | 56 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 7✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 439 | RM 439 |
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.
T2
- Much stronger 241 hp and 375 Nm output
- AWD instead of front-wheel drive
- Larger 580-litre boot
- RM22,331 dearer to buy
- Much wider and taller than the Mazda CX-5
- Wet dual-clutch automatic may not suit buyers who prefer a conventional automatic
CX-5
- Lower purchase price
- Conventional automatic transmission
- Smaller body is easier to place in tight urban spaces
- Lower 162 hp and 213 Nm output
- Front-wheel drive only
- Smaller 442-litre boot
T2 vs CX-5 FAQ
Is the Jetour T2 or Mazda CX-5 better?
The Jetour T2 is better on paper for power, size, boot space, AWD and warranty. The Mazda CX-5 is better if price and a smaller footprint matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Jetour T2 costs RM22,331 more than the Mazda CX-5.
Which has more boot space?
The Jetour T2 has the larger boot at 580 litres, while the Mazda CX-5 has 442 litres. That is a 138-litre advantage for the Jetour.