Verdict
The RM9,850 dearer Mazda CX-60 brings 189 hp, rear-wheel drive, a 2,870-mm wheelbase and a far larger 570-litre boot, but its 9.6-second 0-100 km/h time merely matches the Tayron’s. The Volkswagen Tayron is the more practical family tool: seven seats, a sliding second row and a 48-volt mild-hybrid 1.5-litre turbo, while annual road tax is only RM120 against RM830. Choose the Mazda for five-up luggage space and its five-year/100,000-km free-service package; choose the Tayron if the third row will be used.
Pick the Mazda CX-60 if you need a 570-litre boot for five, prefer rear-wheel drive and want 189 hp with five years/100,000 km of free service.
Pick the Volkswagen Tayron if you need seven seats, lower RM120 annual road tax and want ventilated, massaging front seats for less money.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-60 RM200,510; Volkswagen Tayron RM190,660.
- Power and torque: Mazda CX-60 189 hp and 261 Nm; Volkswagen Tayron 148 hp and 250 Nm.
- Seats and boot space: Mazda CX-60 five seats and 570 litres; Volkswagen Tayron seven seats and 345 litres.
- Annual road tax: Mazda CX-60 RM830; Volkswagen Tayron RM120.
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-60 2,870 mm; Volkswagen Tayron 2,790 mm.
- Warranty: Mazda CX-60 five years/100,000 km with free service; Volkswagen Tayron two years with unlimited mileage.
CX-60
- 189 hp and 261 Nm from a 2.5-litre petrol engine.
- 570-litre boot and 2,870-mm wheelbase.
- Adaptive LED projectors, head-up display and 12-speaker Bose audio.
- Only five seats versus the Tayron’s seven.
- RM830 annual road tax versus RM120.
- No front-seat ventilation or massage function.
Tayron
- Seven seats with sliding second-row and folding third-row seats.
- 48-volt mild-hybrid 1.5-litre turbo with RM120 annual road tax.
- Ventilated and massaging front seats, plus auto parking and navigation.
- 148 hp trails the CX-60’s 189 hp.
- 345-litre boot is 225 litres smaller than the CX-60’s.
- Two-year warranty is shorter than the CX-60’s five-year/100,000-km cover.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM200,510 | RM190,660✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM830 | RM120✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable intake valve timing with 48-volt MHEV assistance |
| Capacity | 2,488 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 189 hp✓ | 148 hp |
| Torque | 261 Nm✓ | 250 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 89 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 13 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | 7-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) |
| Gears | 8 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | — |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.6 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,740 mm | 4,792 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,852 mm |
| Height | 1,680 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 2,790 mm |
| Weight | 1,680 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 58 litres | 55 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 570 litres✓ | 345 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R20 | 235/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R20 | 235/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Toyo Proxes Sport | Hankook Ventus evoSUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-links |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloy | 18" Napoli Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloy | 18" Napoli Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Dynamic Chassis Control Pro |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee | Driver and Front Passenger, Front & Rear Side Bags, Curtain Airbags & Front Centre 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for second row seats | Available on Front Passenger Seat and 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection |
| 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 |
| 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 | 12-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Ventilation and Massaging |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Manual Recline | 40:20:40 Split-Folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-Folding 3rd Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Back Row |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | Manual Rear Window Blinds |
| Audio | 12.3" Mazda Connect Display with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Bose Sound System | 12.9" Discover Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 8-speaker Volkswagen 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 Push Button |
| 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 with Contactless Operation |
| 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✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000 km free service | — |
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 & Tayron for sale
CX-60 vs Tayron FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-60 or Volkswagen Tayron better?
The Tayron is better for seven-seat family use, lower road tax and front-seat comfort features. The CX-60 suits buyers who carry five people and more luggage, want 189 hp and value its longer five-year/100,000-km warranty with free service.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-60 costs RM9,850 more than the Volkswagen Tayron: RM200,510 versus RM190,660.
Which has the bigger boot, Mazda CX-60 or Volkswagen Tayron?
The Mazda CX-60 has the bigger quoted boot at 570 litres, compared with 345 litres for the Volkswagen Tayron. The trade-off is that the Mazda has five seats, while the Tayron has seven.