Verdict
The CX-5 is 46% more powerful, the Jimny uses 11% less fuel, while the Jimny is about 6% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
What the CX-5 has over the Jimny
Child Safety LockBlind Spot Info SystemAutonomous Braking SystemLED Daytime Running LightsRear FoglampsWing Mirror Turn IndicatorsRear Air-conAuto Start/StopTiptronicAuto WipersSteering TelescopicParking Sensor FrontHead-up DisplayParking Sensor RearReverse CameraPower DoorFolding Wing MirrorsInstrument ClusterParking Brake
What the Jimny has over the CX-5
Front FoglampsCup Holders
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 565 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The CX-5 is 215 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays.
CX-5 4,690 × 1,860 × 1,695 mm · wheelbase 2,815 mmJimny 3,480 × 1,645 × 1,720 mm · wheelbase 2,250 mm
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM168,510 | RM158,900✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM830 | RM120✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,720/mo | RM1,620/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM4,728 | RM4,411✓ |
| Fuel / year (est.) | RM3,025 | RM2,706✓ |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM15.12 | RM13.53✓ |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM42,915 | RM36,187✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | SKYACTIV-G 2.5L DOHC 16-Valve with VVT and i-Stop, Direct Injection | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,488 cc | 1,462 cc |
| Horsepower | 185 hp✓ | 100 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 257 Nm✓ | 130 Nm at 4,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 89.0 mm × 100.0 mm | 74 mm × 85 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 10 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-Speed EAT (SKYACTIV-Drive) | 4AT |
| Gears | 6 | 4 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 7.6 L/100 km | 6.8 L/100 km✓ |
| Top Speed | 187 km/h✓ | 140 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 154 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,690 mm | 3,480 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,645 mm |
| Height | 1,695 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,815 mm | 2,250 mm |
| Weight | 1,654 kg | 1,435 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 56 litres | 40 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 3 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | — | 85 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R19 | 195/80R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R19 | 195/80R15 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver (T155/80 R17) | Full-size 15" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | — | Dunlop Grandtrek AT20 All-terrain |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | 24 inch | 16 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | 18 inch | 16 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Rear) | 14 inch | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Solid Axle with Coil Springs |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Solid Axle with Coil Springs |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloys (Black Metallic) | 15" Grey Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloys (Black Metallic) | 15" Grey Alloy |
| Steering | Electronic Power Assisted (EPAS) | Recirculating Ball (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Part-time Four-wheel Drive with Low Range |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 3 stars — With 6 Airbags and Autonomous Emergency Braking |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver Knee) | 6 (Driver and Passenger) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 3-point All Seats, Front with Pretensioners and Load Limiters | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | 2nd Row with Top Tethers | Available on Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Smart Brake Support (Front, Rear, Turn-Across Traffic, Intersection, Front/Rear Crossing) | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For Front 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 | Hill Descent Control |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED (ALH) with Signature Illumination, Auto Levelling | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination with Signature Illumination | Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 10-way Power Driver Seat with Memory, 6-way Power Passenger Seat, Ventilated Front Seats | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Manual Reclining | 50:50 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | — |
| Sunroof | None | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front 12V, USB-C Front and Rear, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | LED Map, Overhead and Luggage Lights, Front Footlamps, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Rear |
| Audio | 12.9" Touchscreen with Voice Recognition, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 12-Speaker BOSE Sound System | 9" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | All Windows, One-touch Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Two Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, Walk Away Lock, Auto Door Lock | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) with Stop & Go, Cruising & Traffic Support (CTS) | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Power Tailgate | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | Yes | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | Yes | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | Conventional | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | 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 | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 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). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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