Verdict
At RM158,800, the Zeekr X is RM9,710 cheaper than the RM168,510 Mazda CX-5, while its 335 hp, 373 Nm rear motor and 66 kWh battery bring a claimed 440 km range. Its RM395 annual road tax is also RM435 lower. The CX-5 counters with a 2.5-litre, 185 hp petrol engine, a 56-litre tank and 7.6 L/100 km rated economy, plus 4,690 mm of length and a 2,815 mm wheelbase. Choose the Mazda for its larger footprint and petrol familiarity; choose the Zeekr for lower entry and running tax, EV performance and charging capability.
Pick the Mazda CX-5 if you want the longer 4,690 mm body, 2,815 mm wheelbase, 56-litre fuel tank and a space-saver spare tyre.
Pick the Zeekr X if you want to spend RM9,710 less for a 335 hp electric motor, 440 km claimed range and 200 kW DC charging.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-5 RM168,510; Zeekr X RM158,800.
- Annual road tax: Mazda CX-5 RM830; Zeekr X RM395.
- Power and torque: Mazda CX-5 185 hp and 257 Nm; Zeekr X 335 hp and 373 Nm.
- Length and wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 4,690 mm and 2,815 mm; Zeekr X 4,432 mm and 2,750 mm.
- Warranty mileage: Mazda CX-5 5 years/100,000 km; Zeekr X 5 years/150,000 km.
- Rear-seat split: Mazda CX-5 40:20:40; Zeekr X 60:40.
CX-5
- 258? No: 257 Nm from a 2.5-litre petrol engine with a 56-litre tank.
- 258 mm longer body and 65 mm longer wheelbase than the Zeekr X.
- 40:20:40 rear seats, adaptive LED headlamps and a space-saver spare tyre.
- Costs RM9,710 more and has RM830 annual road tax versus RM395.
- Has 185 hp and 257 Nm, against the Zeekr X's 335 hp and 373 Nm.
- No panoramic glass roof or auto parking.
X
- 335 hp and 373 Nm rear motor, with a 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 66 kWh battery, 440 km claimed range, 11 kW AC and 200 kW DC charging.
- Panoramic glass roof, auto parking and a 5-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty.
- Its 4,432 mm length and 2,750 mm wheelbase are shorter than the CX-5's 4,690 mm and 2,815 mm.
- Uses a tyre repair kit instead of the CX-5's space-saver spare tyre.
- Its rear bench splits 60:40, rather than the CX-5's more flexible 40:20:40 arrangement.
What the CX-5 has over the X
What the X 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 CX-5's wheelbase is 65 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 | RM168,510 | RM158,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM830 | RM395✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,720/mo | RM1,620/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM4,728 | RM4,377✓ |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | RM3,025 | RM1,333✓ |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM15.12 | RM6.66✓ |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM42,915 | RM30,523✓ |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | — | 6.0 hours |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | — | 25 min |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | SKYACTIV-G 2.5L DOHC 16-Valve with VVT and i-Stop, Direct Injection | 400V 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 | — | 335 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 373 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 66 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 440 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 200 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 | — | 5.3 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 7.6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 187 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,690 mm | 4,432 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,836 mm |
| Height | 1,695 mm | 1,566 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,815 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Weight | 1,654 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 56 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | — | 404 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R19 | 235/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R19 | 235/50R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver (T155/80 R17) | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Continental EcoContact 6 |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | 24 inch | 26 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | 18 inch | 18 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Rear) | 14 inch | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloys (Black Metallic) | 19" Paddle Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloys (Black Metallic) | 19" Paddle 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 & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual 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 | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation Functions and Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Manual Reclining | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | None | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front 12V, USB-C Front and Rear, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | LED Map, Overhead and Luggage Lights, Front Footlamps, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights, Intelligent 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 | 14.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 13-speaker Yamaha 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 Operation (Depress Brake To Start) |
| 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, with 360-degree Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Conventional | Powered Front Doors |
| 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 | 150,000 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 November 2026.
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CX-5 vs X FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-5 or Zeekr X better?
The Zeekr X is the stronger value on price, road tax, power and EV charging: RM158,800, RM395 yearly road tax, 335 hp and 200 kW DC charging. The CX-5 is better suited to buyers prioritising a longer body, longer wheelbase, petrol power and a spare tyre.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-5 costs RM168,510 and the Zeekr X costs RM158,800, so the CX-5 is RM9,710 more expensive.
Which has the better warranty and EV cover?
The Zeekr X has a 5-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty, versus 5 years/100,000 km for the CX-5. It also gets an 8-year/160,000 km battery warranty; the CX-5 includes complimentary scheduled maintenance with parts, lubricants and labour.
How long does charging take?
The X's 66.0 kWh battery takes about 6.0 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 25 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 200 kW peak.