Verdict
For RM9,290 more, the smart #5 brings a 358 hp, 373 Nm rear motor, 100 kWh battery and claimed 590 km range, while also cutting annual road tax from RM830 to RM455. Its 6.5-second 0-100 km/h time is 3.1 seconds quicker than the CX-60’s, and it has a 630-litre boot. The Mazda counters with seven airbags, a five-year/100,000 km warranty with free service and 580 kg less mass. For a Malaysian buyer with dependable charging, the smart is the more capable package; without it, the petrol Mazda remains the simpler fit.
Pick the Mazda CX-60 if you want petrol refuelling, seven airbags and five years/100,000 km of warranty with free service.
Pick the smart #5 if you can charge regularly and want 358 hp, 590 km claimed EV range, faster performance and more cargo room.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-60 RM200,510; smart #5 RM209,800.
- Road tax: Mazda CX-60 RM830 per year; smart #5 RM455 per year.
- Powertrain: Mazda CX-60 2,488 cc petrol four-cylinder with 189 hp and 261 Nm; smart #5 single electric motor with 358 hp and 373 Nm.
- Performance: Mazda CX-60 reaches 100 km/h in 9.6 seconds; smart #5 does it in 6.5 seconds.
- Weight: Mazda CX-60 1,680 kg; smart #5 2,260 kg.
- Boot space: Mazda CX-60 570 litres; smart #5 630 litres.
CX-60
- Seven airbags versus six
- 580 kg lighter kerb weight
- Five-year/100,000 km warranty with free service
- 189 hp and 261 Nm trail the smart #5’s 358 hp and 373 Nm
- 9.6-second 0-100 km/h time is 3.1 seconds slower
- 570-litre boot is 60 litres smaller
#5
- 358 hp and 373 Nm electric motor
- 100 kWh battery with 590 km claimed range
- 630-litre boot and 400 kW DC charging
- Six airbags versus the CX-60’s seven
- 2,260 kg kerb weight is 580 kg higher
- Four-year manufacturer warranty is one year shorter than the CX-60’s
What the CX-60 has over the #5
What the #5 has over the CX-60
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
Boot space favours the #5: 630 litres against 570.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM200,510✓ | RM209,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM830 | RM455✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM2,045/mo✓ | RM2,140/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM5,560✓ | RM5,703 |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | — | RM1,506 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | — | RM7.53 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | — | RM38,319 |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | — | 4.5 hours |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | — | 20 min |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,488 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 189 hp at 6,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 261 Nm at 3,000 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 89 mm × 100 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 13 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 358 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 373 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 100 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 590 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 400 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | — |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.6 seconds | 6.5 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,740 mm | 4,705 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,680 mm | 1,705 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 2,900 mm |
| Weight | 1,680 kg | 2,260 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 58 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 570 litres | 630 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R20 | 255/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R20 | 255/45R20 |
| Factory Tyres | Toyo Proxes Sport | Continental EcoContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) | 6 (Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electronic for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for second row seats | Available On Front Passenger Seat, Rear Outer Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Front and Rear |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam & Auto Levelling |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory Function | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Manual Recline | 60:40 Split-fold with Sliding Adjustment |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 2 Wireless Chargers, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | Powered Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 12.3" Mazda Connect Display with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Bose Sound System | 13" Twin AMOLED Touchscreens with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 20-speaker Sennheiser Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control with Highway & Traffic Jam Assist |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Remote Control Activation | Yes, Powered with Kick Sensor |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, With 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000 km free service | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty & 8-year/150000 High Voltage Components 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-60 vs #5 FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-60 or smart #5 better?
The smart #5 is better for buyers with charging access: it is quicker, has a 100 kWh battery, 590 km claimed range and a larger boot. Choose the CX-60 if petrol refuelling, lower weight and its seven-airbag count matter more.
What is the price difference?
The smart #5 costs RM9,290 more than the Mazda CX-60. Its annual road tax is RM375 lower, at RM455 versus RM830.
Which one charges faster?
Only the smart #5 is an EV. It supports 22 kW AC charging and up to 400 kW DC charging, while the Mazda CX-60 uses petrol from a 58-litre fuel tank.
How long does charging take?
The #5's 100.0 kWh battery takes about 4.5 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 20 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 400 kW peak.
Which has the better warranty?
The CX-60 carries a 5-year manufacturer warranty against 4 years for the #5. CX-60: 5-year/100,000 km free service. #5: 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty & 8-year/150000 High Voltage Components Warranty.