Verdict
The Mazda CX-5 KF costs RM132,390 against RM168,510 for the Mazda CX-5 KM, a RM36,120 step up that buys a 2.5-litre 185 hp/257 Nm engine, 19-inch wheels and a far fuller driver-assistance suite. The KM is also 140 mm longer on a 115 mm longer wheelbase, but annual road tax rises from RM439 to RM830 and rated consumption from 6.8 to 7.6 L/100 km. For a Malaysian buyer, the KF is the rational used-route choice; the KM justifies its premium through safety, cabin tech and convenience equipment rather than a different drivetrain layout.
Pick the Mazda CX-5 KF if lower purchase cost, RM439 annual road tax and 6.8 L/100 km rated economy matter more than active safety and luxury equipment.
Pick the Mazda CX-5 KM if you want 185 hp, 257 Nm, Smart Brake Support, radar cruise control and a 360-degree camera.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-5 KF RM132,390; Mazda CX-5 KM RM168,510.
- Engine output: Mazda CX-5 KF 1,998 cc, 162 hp and 210 Nm; Mazda CX-5 KM 2,488 cc, 185 hp and 257 Nm.
- Economy and road tax: Mazda CX-5 KF 6.8 L/100 km and RM439/year; Mazda CX-5 KM 7.6 L/100 km and RM830/year.
- Dimensions: Mazda CX-5 KF 4,550 mm long with a 2,700 mm wheelbase; Mazda CX-5 KM 4,690 mm long with a 2,815 mm wheelbase.
- Wheels and airbags: Mazda CX-5 KF has 17-inch alloys and six airbags; Mazda CX-5 KM has 19-inch alloys and seven airbags.
- Infotainment: Mazda CX-5 KF has a 7.0-inch touchscreen and six speakers; Mazda CX-5 KM has a 12.9-inch touchscreen and 12-speaker Bose audio.
KF
- RM36,120 lower purchase price
- Lower 6.8 L/100 km rated consumption
- RM391 lower annual road tax
- Less power at 162 hp and 210 Nm
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring or lane-keeping assistance
- Manual front seats and no 360-degree camera
KM
- 185 hp and 257 Nm from the 2.5-litre engine
- Smart Brake Support, steering correction and Mazda Radar Cruise Control
- Ventilated power front seats, power tailgate and 360-degree View Monitor
- RM36,120 higher purchase price
- Higher RM830 annual road tax
- Higher 7.6 L/100 km rated consumption
What the KF has over the KM
What the KM has over the KF
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The KM's wheelbase is 115 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 | RM132,390✓ | RM168,510 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM830 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,350/mo✓ | RM1,720/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM3,755✓ | RM4,728 |
| Fuel / year (est.) | RM2,706✓ | RM3,025 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM13.53✓ | RM15.12 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM34,504✓ | RM42,915 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | SKYACTIV-G 2.5L DOHC 16-Valve with VVT and i-Stop, Direct Injection |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 2,488 cc |
| Horsepower | 162 hp at 6,000 rpm | 185 hp✓ |
| Torque | 210 Nm at 4,000 rpm | 257 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 83.5 mm × 91.2 mm | 89.0 mm × 100.0 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 14 | 13.0:1 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | SkyActiv-Drive with Manual Shift and Sport mode | 6-Speed EAT (SKYACTIV-Drive) |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | Mazda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.4 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | 6.8 L/100 km✓ | 7.6 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 182 km/h | 187 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 159 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,550 mm | 4,690 mm |
| Width | 1,840 mm | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,675 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,815 mm |
| Weight | 1,572 kg | 1,654 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 56 litres | 56 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 442 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 225/65R17 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/65R17 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver (T155/80 R17) |
| Factory Tyres | Continental CrossContact LX Sport | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 19" Alloys (Black Metallic) |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 19" Alloys (Black Metallic) |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Electronic Power Assisted (EPAS) |
| Chassis Notes | G-Vectoring Control | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver Knee) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 three-point | 3-point All Seats, Front with Pretensioners and Load Limiters |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | 2nd Row with Top Tethers |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Smart Brake Support (Front, Rear, Turn-Across Traffic, Intersection, Front/Rear Crossing) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | 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 | LED Projector | Adaptive LED (ALH) with Signature Illumination, Auto Levelling |
| Taillamps | Normal bulb | LED Combination with Signature Illumination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | 10-way Power Driver Seat with Memory, 6-way Power Passenger Seat, Ventilated Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Manual Recline | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Manual Reclining |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | None |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front, 1 Boot | 1 Front 12V, USB-C Front and Rear, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | LED Map, Overhead and Luggage Lights, Front Footlamps, Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | — |
| Audio | 7.0" Touchscreen MZD Connect Infotainment System with Commander Control Knob, Bluetooth and 6 Speakers | 12.9" Touchscreen with Voice Recognition, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 12-Speaker BOSE Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | All Windows, One-touch Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation, Walk Away Lock, Auto Door Lock |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) with Stop & Go, Cruising & Traffic Support (CTS) |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Power Tailgate |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | Yes |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Conventional |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | 2 USB charging ports in rear centre armrest | 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 | 100,000 km |
| 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 October 2026.
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KF vs KM FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-5 KF or Mazda CX-5 KM better?
The Mazda CX-5 KM is better equipped and more powerful, with 185 hp, seven airbags, Smart Brake Support and radar cruise control. The KF is the better value choice if its 162 hp output and simpler equipment suit your needs.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-5 KM costs RM36,120 more than the Mazda CX-5 KF: RM168,510 versus RM132,390.
Does the Mazda CX-5 KM have better safety equipment?
Yes. The KM adds a driver knee airbag, blind-spot monitoring, Smart Brake Support, collision warning, steering correction, adaptive LED headlamps and a 360-degree View Monitor. The KF has six airbags, ABS/EBD and stability control but no autonomous braking.
Which one is locally assembled?
The KF is assembled in Malaysia (CKD), while the KM is fully imported (CBU) from Japan. Local assembly generally helps pricing and spare-parts supply, and CKD programmes usually signal a longer-term commitment to the model here.