Mazda CX-60 vs smart #5
Verdict
The smart #5 is RM710 cheaper at RM199,800 versus RM200,510, yet it brings far bigger EV numbers: 358 hp, 373 Nm, a 100 kWh NMC battery and 590 km of range. It is also much quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 6.5 seconds against the Mazda CX-60’s 9.6 seconds. The Mazda fights back with a 2.5 litre petrol engine, an 8-speed automatic, lower weight and a longer five-year manufacturer warranty. But on space, pace and cabin tech, the smart has the stronger paper case.
Pick the Mazda CX-60 if you want a petrol rear-wheel-drive SUV with an 8-speed automatic, lower weight and a five-year manufacturer warranty.
Pick the smart #5 if you want EV performance, 590 km range, faster charging hardware and more boot space for roughly the same money.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-60 RM200,510; smart #5 RM199,800
- Output: Mazda CX-60 189 hp and 261 Nm; smart #5 358 hp and 373 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Mazda CX-60 9.6 seconds; smart #5 6.5 seconds
- Boot space: Mazda CX-60 570 litres; smart #5 630 litres
- Weight: Mazda CX-60 1,680 kg; smart #5 2,260 kg
- Road tax: Mazda CX-60 RM830 per year; smart #5 RM455 per year
CX-60
- Lighter by 580 kg
- Five-year manufacturer warranty versus four years
- Driver’s knee airbag included
- Slower 0-100 km/h by 3.1 seconds
- Smaller 570-litre boot
- No built-in navigation or automatic parking
#5
- Much stronger 358 hp and 373 Nm motor output
- 590 km EV range with 22 kW AC and 400 kW DC charging
- Larger 630-litre boot and 20-speaker Sennheiser audio
- Heavier by 580 kg
- Four-year manufacturer warranty is shorter than the Mazda’s five years
- No driver’s knee airbag listed
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 200,510 | RM 199,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | — |
| Capacity | 2,488 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 189 hp | — |
| Torque | 261 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | — |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 89 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 13 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 358 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 373 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) |
| Battery Capacity | — | 100 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 590 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 400 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) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Solid Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee | 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 |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 830 | RM 455✓ |
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.
CX-60 vs #5 FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-60 or smart #5 better?
On paper, the smart #5 is the stronger buy for pace, boot space, EV range and cabin tech. The Mazda CX-60 suits buyers who still want petrol power, an 8-speed automatic and a longer five-year manufacturer warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-60 costs RM200,510, while the smart #5 costs RM199,800. That makes the smart RM710 cheaper.
Which one is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The smart #5 is quicker, taking 6.5 seconds from 0-100 km/h. The Mazda CX-60 takes 9.6 seconds, so the EV is 3.1 seconds faster.