Verdict
The smart #1 costs RM31,510 less at RM169,000, yet its 268 hp/343 Nm motor cuts 0-100 km/h to 6.7 seconds against the CX-60’s 189 hp/261 Nm petrol four-cylinder and 9.6 seconds. Its RM260 annual road tax also undercuts RM830. The Mazda answers with a much larger 570-litre boot, 159 litres more than the smart’s 411 litres, plus a 4,740-mm body and 2,870-mm wheelbase. Pick the CX-60 for carrying capacity and long-distance petrol convenience; choose the #1 for lower entry cost, EV running tax and brisker performance, provided 315 km range suits your charging routine.
Pick the Mazda CX-60 if you need the 570-litre boot, larger 4,740-mm footprint and a 58-litre petrol tank for journeys without charging stops.
Pick the smart #1 if you want to spend RM169,000, enjoy 268 hp and 343 Nm, and can work with its 315-km EV range.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-60 RM200,510; smart #1 RM169,000.
- Power and torque: Mazda CX-60 189 hp and 261 Nm; smart #1 268 hp and 343 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Mazda CX-60 9.6 seconds; smart #1 6.7 seconds.
- Boot space: Mazda CX-60 570 litres; smart #1 411 litres.
- Length and wheelbase: Mazda CX-60 4,740 mm and 2,870 mm; smart #1 4,270 mm and 2,750 mm.
- Annual road tax: Mazda CX-60 RM830; smart #1 RM260.
CX-60
- 570-litre boot, 159 litres larger than the smart #1.
- Longer 4,740-mm body and 2,870-mm wheelbase.
- Adaptive LED projector headlamps, head-up display and 12-speaker Bose audio.
- RM31,510 dearer to buy and RM570 more in annual road tax.
- 9.6-second 0-100 km/h time trails the smart #1 by 2.9 seconds.
- No auto parking or navigation listed, unlike the smart #1.
#1
- 268 hp, 343 Nm and a 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 49-kWh battery, 315-km range, 150-kW DC charging and 3.3-kW V2L.
- Auto parking, navigation, rear autonomous braking and 64-colour ambient lighting.
- 411-litre boot is 159 litres smaller than the Mazda CX-60’s.
- 4,270-mm length and 2,750-mm wheelbase give up 470 mm and 120 mm respectively to the Mazda.
- 180 km/h top speed is 20 km/h lower than the Mazda’s 200 km/h.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM200,510 | RM169,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM830 | RM260✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,488 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 189 hp | — |
| Torque | 261 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 89 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 13 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 268 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 343 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 49 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 315 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 7.2 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 150 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 | 6.7 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,740 mm | 4,270 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,822 mm |
| Height | 1,680 mm | 1,636 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Weight | 1,680 kg | 1,780 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 58 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 570 litres✓ | 411 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R20 | 235/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R20 | 235/45R19 |
| Factory Tyres | Toyo Proxes Sport | Continental EcoContact 6 Q |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloy | 19" Amps Alloy Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloy | 19" Amps Alloy Wheels |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Comfort Suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag |
| 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 | 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 |
| Safety Notes | — | Door Opening Warning, Traffic Sign Recognition, Auto High Beam, |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Reflector with Manual Levelling |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory Function | 10-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory Function, Powered Front Passenger's Seat |
| 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, 3 USB-C, 1 USB-A, Qi Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights, 64-colour Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | Yes |
| Audio | 12.3" Mazda Connect Display with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Bose Sound System | 12.8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| 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 |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 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 Mileage Extended | — | 200,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 8 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000 km free service | 8-year/200,000 km Battery 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.
Used CX-60 & #1 for sale
CX-60 vs #1 FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-60 or smart #1 better?
The smart #1 is the sharper buy for price, acceleration and annual road tax: RM169,000, 6.7 seconds to 100 km/h and RM260. The CX-60 is better for load space, with a 570-litre boot versus 411 litres, and petrol refuelling.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-60 costs RM200,510 and the smart #1 costs RM169,000, so the Mazda is RM31,510 more expensive.
Can the smart #1 handle regular longer trips?
The smart #1 has a 49-kWh battery and a quoted 315-km range, with 7.2-kW AC and 150-kW DC charging. It can suit longer trips when charging stops are planned; the CX-60 instead carries 58 litres of petrol.