Verdict
At RM168,510, the Mazda CX-5 costs RM8,562 more than the RM159,948 Xpeng G6, yet the G6 brings 248 hp, 440 Nm and a 480 km EV range against the Mazda’s 185 hp, 257 Nm and 7.6 L/100 km petrol claim. Its annual road tax is also RM240 versus RM830. The Mazda remains the more compact, 461 kg lighter choice, with a space-saver spare, head-up display and 360-degree camera. But for a Malaysian buyer with dependable charging, the G6 gives more performance, a 571-litre boot and a longer 120,000 km vehicle warranty for less money.
Pick the Mazda CX-5 if you want petrol refuelling, a space-saver spare tyre, head-up display and 360-degree camera in a lighter SUV.
Pick the Xpeng G6 if you have access to charging and want 248 hp, 480 km of EV range, a 571-litre boot and lower annual road tax for less money.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-5 RM168,510; Xpeng G6 RM159,948.
- Power and torque: Mazda CX-5 185 hp and 257 Nm; Xpeng G6 248 hp and 440 Nm.
- Annual road tax: Mazda CX-5 RM830; Xpeng G6 RM240.
- Length and width: Mazda CX-5 4,690 mm and 1,860 mm; Xpeng G6 4,758 mm and 1,920 mm.
- Weight: Mazda CX-5 1,654 kg; Xpeng G6 2,115 kg.
- Manufacturer warranty mileage: Mazda CX-5 100,000 km; Xpeng G6 120,000 km.
CX-5
- 461 kg lighter than the Xpeng G6
- Head-up display and 360-degree view monitor
- Space-saver spare tyre
- Costs RM8,562 more despite 63 hp and 183 Nm less
- RM830 annual road tax versus RM240
- No panoramic glass roof or auto parking
G6
- 248 hp motor and 440 Nm torque
- 480 km EV range with up to 382 kW DC charging
- 571-litre boot and fixed panoramic glass roof
- 461 kg heavier than the Mazda CX-5
- No head-up display or 360-degree camera
- No spare tyre listed
What the CX-5 has over the G6
What the G6 has over the CX-5
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The G6's wheelbase is 75 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The G6 is 60 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM168,510 | RM159,948✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM830 | RM240✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,720/mo | RM1,635/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM4,728 | RM4,406✓ |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | RM3,025 | RM1,268✓ |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM15.12 | RM6.34✓ |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM42,915 | RM29,573✓ |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | — | 6.2 hours |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | — | 15 min |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | SKYACTIV-G 2.5L DOHC 16-Valve with VVT and i-Stop, Direct Injection | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,488 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 185 hp | — |
| Torque | 257 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 89.0 mm × 100.0 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 248 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 440 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 68.5 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 480 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 382 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-Speed EAT (SKYACTIV-Drive) | — |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 6.94 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 7.6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 187 km/h | 202 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,690 mm | 4,758 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,695 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,815 mm | 2,890 mm |
| Weight | 1,654 kg | 2,115 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 56 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | — | 571 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R19 | 235/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R19 | 235/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver (T155/80 R17) | — |
| Factory Tyres | — | Maxxis Waltz MS2 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloys (Black Metallic) | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloys (Black Metallic) | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Electronic Power Assisted (EPAS) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver Knee) | 7 (Driver and Front Passenger, Side and Curtain Airbags, Driver's Knee Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electronic for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 3-point All Seats, Front with Pretensioners and Load Limiters | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | 2nd Row with Top Tethers | Available on outer two rear seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Smart Brake Support (Front, Rear, Turn-Across Traffic, Intersection, Front/Rear Crossing) | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | 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 | Adaptive LED (ALH) with Signature Illumination, Auto Levelling | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination with Signature Illumination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 10-way Power Driver Seat with Memory, 6-way Power Passenger Seat, Ventilated Front Seats | Driver and Front Passenger Powered Seats, Front Seat Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Manual Reclining | 60:40 Split-folding with Manual Recline |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | None | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front 12V, USB-C Front and Rear, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | LED Map, Overhead and Luggage Lights, Front Footlamps, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 12.9" Touchscreen with Voice Recognition, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 12-Speaker BOSE Sound System | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | All Windows, One-touch Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, Walk Away Lock, Auto Door Lock | Keyless Operation |
| 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 | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | Yes | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | Yes | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor | Yes |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| 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 | 100,000 km | 120,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | Complimentary scheduled maintenance including parts, lubricants and labour | 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. 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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CX-5 vs G6 FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-5 or Xpeng G6 better?
The Xpeng G6 is the stronger choice if you can charge at home or regularly: it costs less, has 248 hp and 480 km of stated range. Choose the Mazda CX-5 for petrol refuelling, lower weight, a spare tyre, head-up display and 360-degree camera.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-5 costs RM8,562 more than the Xpeng G6.
Which is cheaper to tax each year?
The Xpeng G6 is cheaper to tax annually at RM240, compared with RM830 for the Mazda CX-5, a difference of RM590 per year.
How long does charging take?
The G6's 68.5 kWh battery takes about 6.2 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 15 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 382 kW peak.