Mazda CX-5 2.2D High 2WD vs 2.5T High AWD
Verdict
At RM8,437 apart, this is more about drivetrain than size or boot space. The Mazda CX-5 2.5T High AWD gets 228 hp, all-wheel drive and a slightly quicker 8.8-second 0-100 km/h time; the 2.2D High 2WD has 450 Nm, a higher 206 km/h top speed and lower RM593 road tax. Both are 4,550 mm long with a 442-litre boot, six airbags, AEB and a five-year warranty. For a Malaysian buyer, the petrol AWD is the quicker pick on paper, but the diesel looks more rational if AWD is not needed.
Pick the Mazda CX-5 2.2D High 2WD if you want the lower price, lower road tax and stronger 450 Nm torque.
Pick the Mazda CX-5 2.5T High AWD if you want all-wheel drive, 228 hp and the quicker 8.8-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: RM170,323 vs RM178,760
- Fuel and engine: diesel 2,191 cc vs petrol 2,488 cc
- Output: 173 hp/450 Nm vs 228 hp/420 Nm
- Driven wheels: front-wheel drive vs all-wheel drive
- Performance: 9.1 s 0-100 km/h and 206 km/h vs 8.8 s and 196 km/h
- Road tax: RM593/year vs RM830/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 170,323✓ | RM 178,760 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Engine | 2,191 cc | 2,488 cc |
| Power | 173 hp | 228 hp✓ |
| Torque | 450 Nm✓ | 420 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 9.1 s | 8.8 s✓ |
| Top speed | 206 km/h✓ | 196 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,550 mm | 4,550 mm |
| Width | 1,840 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,675 mm | 1,675 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Boot space | 442 L | 442 L |
| Fuel tank | 56 L | 58 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 593✓ | RM 830 |
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.
2.2D High 2WD
- Lower RM170,323 price
- Stronger 450 Nm torque
- Lower RM593 road tax
- Front-wheel drive only
- Less power: 173 hp
- 0-100 km/h takes 9.1 s
2.5T High AWD
- All-wheel drive
- More power: 228 hp
- Quicker 8.8 s 0-100 km/h
- Higher RM178,760 price
- Lower torque: 420 Nm
- Road tax rises to RM830/year
2.2D High 2WD vs 2.5T High AWD FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-5 2.2D High 2WD or Mazda CX-5 2.5T High AWD better?
The 2.5T High AWD is better for power and traction: it has 228 hp, AWD and does 0-100 km/h in 8.8 seconds. The 2.2D High 2WD is the value pick, with 450 Nm and lower road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-5 2.5T High AWD costs RM8,437 more than the Mazda CX-5 2.2D High 2WD.
Do they have the same space and safety kit?
Yes. Both are five-seat C-segment SUVs with a 4,550 mm length, 2,700 mm wheelbase, 442-litre boot, six airbags, auto emergency braking and a five-year warranty.