Mazda CX-60 vs Zeekr 7X
Verdict
The Mazda CX-60 is the dearer petrol SUV at RM200,510, while the Zeekr 7X comes in at RM179,800, so the EV saves RM20,710 at purchase. It also hits much harder: 416 hp and 0-100 km/h in 6.0 seconds against the Mazda’s 189 hp and 9.6 seconds. The CX-60 counters with a 570-litre boot versus 539 litres, a 2,488 cc petrol engine and a 200 km/h top speed. For a Malaysian buyer, this is mainly fast EV versus conventional petrol practicality.
Pick the Mazda CX-60 if you want a petrol, rear-wheel-drive SUV with the larger 570-litre boot and a stated 200 km/h top speed.
Pick the Zeekr 7X if you want the cheaper, quicker EV with 416 hp, a 75.0 kWh battery and 480 km of range.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-60 RM200,510; Zeekr 7X RM179,800
- Power: Mazda CX-60 189 hp; Zeekr 7X 416 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Mazda CX-60 9.6 seconds; Zeekr 7X 6.0 seconds
- Energy storage: Mazda CX-60 58-litre fuel tank; Zeekr 7X 75.0 kWh battery
- Boot space: Mazda CX-60 570 litres; Zeekr 7X 539 litres
- Road tax: Mazda CX-60 RM830 a year; Zeekr 7X RM615 a year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 200,510 | RM 179,800✓ |
| 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 | 416 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 | 6.0 s✓ |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 75.0 kWh |
| EV range | — | 480 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,740 mm | 4,787 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,930 mm |
| Height | 1,680 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 2,900 mm |
| Boot space | 570 L✓ | 539 L |
| Fuel tank | 58 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 830 | RM 615✓ |
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
- Larger 570-litre boot
- Petrol powertrain with 58-litre tank
- Stated 200 km/h top speed
- Costs RM20,710 more to buy
- Slower 9.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher annual road tax at RM830
7X
- Costs RM20,710 less
- 416 hp and 6.0-second 0-100 km/h
- 480 km EV range from 75.0 kWh battery
- Smaller 539-litre boot
- Wider 1,930 mm body
- Top speed not stated
CX-60 vs 7X FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-60 or Zeekr 7X better?
The Zeekr 7X is better for price and acceleration, with 416 hp and 0-100 km/h in 6.0 seconds. The Mazda CX-60 is better if you want petrol refuelling, a larger 570-litre boot and a stated 200 km/h top speed.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-60 costs RM200,510 and the Zeekr 7X costs RM179,800, so the Zeekr is RM20,710 cheaper.
Which one is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The Zeekr 7X is quicker. It does 0-100 km/h in 6.0 seconds, while the Mazda CX-60 takes 9.6 seconds.