Verdict
At RM198,000, the Tesla Model Y undercuts the RM200,510 Mazda CX-60 by RM2,510 while bringing a 60 kWh battery, 466 km EV range and 175 kW DC charging. Its 295 hp motor and 420 Nm also cut the 0-100 km/h run to 5.9 seconds, against the Mazda’s 189 hp, 261 Nm and 9.6 seconds. The CX-60 counters with a longer five-year/100,000 km warranty, head-up display and 360-degree camera. For a Malaysian buyer with dependable charging, the Tesla’s 854-litre boot and RM305 annual road tax make the stronger practical case.
Pick the Mazda CX-60 if you want petrol refuelling, a five-year/100,000 km warranty, head-up display and a 360-degree camera.
Pick the Tesla Model Y if you can charge at home or work and want 466 km range, much quicker acceleration, a larger boot and lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-60 RM200,510; Tesla Model Y RM198,000.
- Performance: Mazda CX-60 189 hp, 261 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 9.6 seconds; Tesla Model Y 295 hp, 420 Nm and 5.9 seconds.
- Energy and road tax: Mazda CX-60 has a 58-litre petrol tank and RM830 annual road tax; Tesla Model Y has a 60 kWh battery and RM305 annual road tax.
- Range/charging: Mazda CX-60 has no EV range or charging rating; Tesla Model Y claims 466 km range, 11 kW AC and 175 kW DC charging.
- Boot space: Mazda CX-60 570 litres; Tesla Model Y 854 litres.
- Warranty: Mazda CX-60 five years/100,000 km; Tesla Model Y four years/80,000 km.
CX-60
- Five-year/100,000 km warranty with free service.
- Head-up display and 360-degree camera.
- 20-inch wheels and a panoramic sunroof shade.
- Slower 9.6-second 0-100 km/h time versus 5.9 seconds.
- Smaller 570-litre boot versus 854 litres.
- Higher RM830 annual road tax versus RM305.
Model Y
- 466 km EV range with 175 kW DC charging.
- 295 hp, 420 Nm and 5.9-second 0-100 km/h acceleration.
- 854-litre boot, heated and ventilated front seats, plus heated rear seats.
- Shorter four-year/80,000 km vehicle warranty versus five years/100,000 km.
- No head-up display or 360-degree camera.
- No front or rear parking sensors listed.
What the CX-60 has over the Model Y
What the Model Y 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.
The Model Y is 239 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the Model Y: 854 litres against 570.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM200,510 | RM198,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM830 | RM305✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM2,045/mo | RM2,020/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM5,560 | RM5,396✓ |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | — | RM1,144 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | — | RM5.72 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | — | RM34,225 |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | — | 5.5 hours |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | — | 25 min |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 400V 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 | — | 295 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 420 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 60 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 466 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 175 kW |
| V2L | — | Yes |
| 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 | 5.9 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 201 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,740 mm | 4,790 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 2,129 mm |
| Height | 1,680 mm | 1,624 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 2,891 mm |
| Weight | 1,680 kg | 1,921 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 58 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 570 litres | 854 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R20 | 255/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R20 | 255/45R19 |
| Factory Tyres | Toyo Proxes Sport | Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 3 EV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloy | 19" Crossflow Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloy | 19" Crossflow 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) | 7 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's 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 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for second row seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Adaptive LED Projectors with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED with LED Lighter |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats, Heated & Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Manual Recline | 40:20:40 Split-Folding, Heated |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with HEPA Air Filter |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents with Rear Screen |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 4 Front USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 12.3" Mazda Connect Display with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Bose Sound System | 16" Touchscreen with Navigation, Bluetooth and 9 Speakers |
| 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 to Start) |
| 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 |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Powershare V2L via Tesla Outlet Adapter (RM350, sold separately) on cars built from October 2026 |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km✓ | 80,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000 km free service | 8-year/160,000 km Battery and Drive Unit Warranty, No fixed service schedule (condition-based maintenance) |
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 Model Y FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-60 or Tesla Model Y better?
The Tesla Model Y is the better fit if charging is available, with 466 km range, a 5.9-second 0-100 km/h time, 854 litres of boot space and lower road tax. Choose the Mazda CX-60 for petrol convenience, longer vehicle warranty, HUD and 360-degree camera.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-60 costs RM200,510 and the Tesla Model Y costs RM198,000. The Mazda is RM2,510 more expensive.
Which has the lower annual road tax?
The Tesla Model Y has lower annual road tax at RM305, compared with RM830 for the Mazda CX-60. That is a RM525 yearly difference in the Tesla’s favour.
How long does charging take?
The Model Y's 60.0 kWh battery takes about 5.5 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 25 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 175 kW peak.