Mazda CX-60 vs Tesla Model Y
Verdict
This is not a petrol-versus-EV draw: on the numbers, the Tesla Model Y lands harder. It costs RM195,450 against the Mazda CX-60’s RM200,510, does 0-100 km/h in 5.9 seconds rather than 9.6, and carries 854 litres of boot space versus 570 litres. The Mazda fights back with a 5-year warranty to Tesla’s 4, a taller body and the convenience of a 58-litre petrol tank for buyers not ready to plan around charging. Road tax also favours the Tesla, RM305 to RM830.
Pick the Mazda CX-60 if you want a petrol SUV with a 58-litre tank, rear-wheel drive and the longer 5-year warranty.
Pick the Tesla Model Y if you want the quicker, cheaper-to-tax SUV with 466 km of EV range and much more boot space.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-60 RM200,510; Tesla Model Y RM195,450
- 0-100 km/h: Mazda CX-60 9.6 s; Tesla Model Y 5.9 s
- Boot space: Mazda CX-60 570 L; Tesla Model Y 854 L
- Size: Mazda CX-60 4,740 mm long and 1,890 mm wide; Tesla Model Y 4,790 mm long and 2,129 mm wide
- Warranty: Mazda CX-60 5 years; Tesla Model Y 4 years
- Road tax: Mazda CX-60 RM830/year; Tesla Model Y RM305/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 200,510 | RM 195,450✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 2,488 cc | Single motor |
| Power | 189 hp | — |
| Torque | 261 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 9.6 s | 5.9 s✓ |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 201 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| EV range | — | 466 km |
| 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 |
| Boot space | 570 L | 854 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 58 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5✓ | 4 |
| Road tax / year | RM 830 | RM 305✓ |
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
- 5-year warranty beats the Tesla’s 4 years
- 58-litre petrol tank suits long-distance refuelling habits
- Taller body at 1,680 mm versus 1,624 mm
- Much slower 0-100 km/h time at 9.6 seconds
- Smaller boot at 570 litres
- Higher annual road tax at RM830
Model Y
- Quicker 5.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- 466 km EV range
- Large 854-litre boot
- 4-year warranty is shorter than the Mazda’s 5 years
- No petrol tank, so home or public charging access matters
- Very wide at 2,129 mm
CX-60 vs Model Y FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-60 or Tesla Model Y better?
The Tesla Model Y is stronger on the numbers: it is cheaper, quicker, has more boot space and lower road tax. The Mazda CX-60 makes more sense if you want petrol refuelling and a longer 5-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Tesla Model Y is RM5,060 cheaper. It is priced at RM195,450, while the Mazda CX-60 costs RM200,510.
Which one is faster from 0-100 km/h?
The Tesla Model Y is much faster, doing 0-100 km/h in 5.9 seconds. The Mazda CX-60 takes 9.6 seconds.