Mazda CX-5 2.5 2WD High vs 2.2D High 2WD
Verdict
The Mazda CX-5 2.2D High 2WD asks RM5,363 more than the Mazda CX-5 2.5 2WD High, and the trade is very clear. The petrol car has more power at 192 hp and is a touch quicker to 100 km/h at 8.8 seconds. The diesel gives you a huge 450 Nm, a higher 206 km/h top speed and cheaper RM593 annual road tax. Space, safety count, driven wheels, gearbox, boot size and warranty are identical, so the extra spend is really about the diesel engine character, not a bigger or better-equipped SUV.
Pick the Mazda CX-5 2.5 2WD High if you want the cheaper car, the stronger 192 hp output and the slightly quicker 8.8-second 0-100 km/h time.
Pick the Mazda CX-5 2.2D High 2WD if you value 450 Nm of torque, the higher 206 km/h top speed and the lower RM593 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-5 2.5 2WD High RM164,960; Mazda CX-5 2.2D High 2WD RM170,323
- Fuel and engine: petrol 2,488 cc; diesel 2,191 cc
- Power: 192 hp; 173 hp
- Torque: 257 Nm; 450 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: 8.8 seconds; 9.1 seconds
- Road tax per year: RM830; RM593
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 164,960✓ | RM 170,323 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel |
| Engine | 2,488 cc | 2,191 cc |
| Power | 192 hp✓ | 173 hp |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 450 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.8 s✓ | 9.1 s |
| Top speed | 196 km/h | 206 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 | 56 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 830 | RM 593✓ |
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.
2.5 2WD High
- Costs RM5,363 less to buy
- More power at 192 hp
- Quicker 8.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- Much less torque at 257 Nm
- Higher RM830 annual road tax
- Lower 196 km/h top speed
2.2D High 2WD
- Big 450 Nm torque figure
- Lower RM593 annual road tax
- Higher 206 km/h top speed
- Costs more to buy
- Lower 173 hp output
- Slightly slower 9.1-second 0-100 km/h time
2.5 2WD High vs 2.2D High 2WD FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-5 2.5 2WD High or Mazda CX-5 2.2D High 2WD better?
The petrol Mazda CX-5 2.5 2WD High is better for most buyers on paper: it is cheaper, more powerful and quicker to 100 km/h. Choose the diesel only if its 450 Nm torque and lower road tax matter more to you.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-5 2.2D High 2WD costs RM5,363 more than the Mazda CX-5 2.5 2WD High.
Do they differ in space, safety or warranty?
No. Both are five-seat C-segment SUVs with the same 4,550 mm length, 442-litre boot, six airbags, autonomous emergency braking and five-year warranty.