Mazda CX-5 vs Nissan X-Trail
Verdict
The Mazda CX-5 asks RM581 more than the Nissan X-Trail, so this is not really a price fight. The Mazda is the stronger five-seater on paper, with 162 hp and 213 Nm, plus six airbags. The Nissan answers with seven seats, a 550-litre boot, a 60-litre tank and rated fuel use of 7.5 L/100 km. For a Malaysian family, the choice is simple: take the CX-5 for output, take the X-Trail for seats and luggage.
Pick the Mazda CX-5 if you only need five seats and want the higher-output 162 hp, 213 Nm petrol SUV with six airbags.
Pick the Nissan X-Trail if seven seats, a 550-litre boot and 7.5 L/100 km fuel economy matter more than outright power.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-5 RM134,469; Nissan X-Trail RM133,888
- Seats: Mazda CX-5 5; Nissan X-Trail 7
- Engine output: Mazda CX-5 162 hp/213 Nm; Nissan X-Trail 142 hp/200 Nm
- Boot space: Mazda CX-5 442 litres; Nissan X-Trail 550 litres
- Dimensions: Mazda CX-5 4,550 mm long/1,840 mm wide; Nissan X-Trail 4,690 mm long/1,820 mm wide
- Airbags: Mazda CX-5 6; Nissan X-Trail 4
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 134,469 | RM 133,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,998 cc | 1,997 cc |
| Power | 162 hp✓ | 142 hp |
| Torque | 213 Nm✓ | 200 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 10.4 s | — |
| Top speed | 176 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 7.5 L/100km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,550 mm | 4,690 mm |
| Width | 1,840 mm | 1,820 mm |
| Height | 1,675 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,705 mm |
| Boot space | 442 L | 550 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 56 L | 60 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6✓ | 4 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 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.
CX-5
- More power and torque
- Six airbags
- Conventional automatic transmission
- Only five seats
- Smaller 442-litre boot
- 56-litre fuel tank is smaller
X-Trail
- Seven-seat cabin
- Larger 550-litre boot
- Rated at 7.5 L/100 km
- Lower 142 hp output
- Four airbags
- CVT instead of a conventional automatic
CX-5 vs X-Trail FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-5 or Nissan X-Trail better?
The Mazda CX-5 is better if you want stronger performance figures and six airbags. The Nissan X-Trail is better if you need seven seats and more boot space. They are very close on price.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-5 costs RM134,469, while the Nissan X-Trail costs RM133,888. That makes the Mazda RM581 more expensive.
Which has more space for family use?
The Nissan X-Trail is the roomier family pick on paper, with seven seats and a 550-litre boot. The Mazda CX-5 has five seats and 442 litres of boot space.