Mazda CX-8 vs Toyota Fortuner
Verdict
The Mazda CX-8 is the cheaper family-SUV answer at RM165,360, saving RM30,520 and giving you 192 hp, a longer 2,930 mm wheelbase and a quoted 7.9 L/100 km. The Toyota Fortuner costs more at RM195,880, but its diesel engine brings 400 Nm, AWD, an 80-litre tank, seven airbags and a 4-star ASEAN NCAP result. For road-biased seven-seat use, the Mazda reads stronger; for torque and driven wheels, the Toyota has the harder-working spec.
CX-8
Pick the Mazda CX-8 if you want the lower price, higher power and longer-wheelbase seven-seat SUV for mainly road use.
Fortuner
Pick the Toyota Fortuner if you want diesel torque, AWD and the taller truck/4x4 package.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-8 RM165,360; Toyota Fortuner RM195,880.
- Output: Mazda CX-8 192 hp/258 Nm; Toyota Fortuner 148 hp/400 Nm.
- Fuel and drive: Mazda CX-8 petrol FWD; Toyota Fortuner diesel AWD.
- Size: Mazda CX-8 4,900 mm long with 2,930 mm wheelbase; Toyota Fortuner 4,795 mm with 2,745 mm wheelbase.
- Boot and tank: Mazda CX-8 209 litres/72 litres; Toyota Fortuner 200 litres/80 litres.
- Safety count: Mazda CX-8 6 airbags/no ASEAN NCAP rating shown; Toyota Fortuner 7 airbags/4-star ASEAN NCAP.
CX-8
- RM30,520 cheaper to buy
- 192 hp beats the Fortuner’s 148 hp
- Longer 2,930 mm wheelbase
- FWD only
- Less torque at 258 Nm
- One fewer airbag
Fortuner
- 400 Nm diesel torque
- AWD drivetrain
- 80-litre fuel tank
- RM30,520 dearer
- 148 hp trails the Mazda
- Shorter 2,745 mm wheelbase
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 165,360✓ | RM 195,880 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC with Common-rail Direct Injection, Variable Geometry Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,488 cc | 2,393 cc |
| Horsepower | 192 hp✓ | 148 hp |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 400 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel |
| Bore | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13 | 15.6 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | SkyActiv-Drive 6-speed Automatic with Manual Shift Mode | 6-speed Automatic with Sequential Shifter |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | Toyota |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 7.9 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,900 mm | 4,795 mm |
| Width | 1,840 mm | 1,855 mm |
| Height | 1,730 mm | 1,835 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,930 mm | 2,745 mm |
| Weight | 1,781 kg | 2,090 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 72 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 209 litres✓ | 200 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R19 | 265/65R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R19 | 265/65R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Full-size 17" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Toyo Proxes R46 | Bridgestone Dueler A/T |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Ladder-frame |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Silver V-spoke Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Silver V-spoke Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Solid Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | G-Vectoring Control Plus | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars — With 7 airbags and stability control |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 4 stars — With 3 airbags and no stability control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer 2nd Row Seats | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Halogen Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Lumbar Adjustment and Memory Function | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding, Sliding and Reclining 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with one-touch tumble, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row with one-touch space up |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear Vents with Blower control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Boot, 2 Front USB, 2 2nd Row USB, 2 3rd Row USB | 1 Front, 1 Middle Row, 1 Boot, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 4 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Audio | Mazda Connect Infotainment System with 8" Touchscreen, Commander Control Knob, Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and 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 | Passive Cruise Control | — |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | — | Qi Wireless Charger, Premium Solar and Security Tint, Front Digital Video Recorder |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000 km Free Service | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 830 | RM 754✓ |
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-8 vs Fortuner FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-8 or Toyota Fortuner better?
The Mazda CX-8 is better for road-biased family use on these numbers: it is cheaper, more powerful and has the longer wheelbase. The Toyota Fortuner is the pick if you need diesel torque and AWD.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Fortuner costs RM195,880 against the Mazda CX-8’s RM165,360, so the Toyota is RM30,520 more expensive.
Which one has more power and torque?
The Mazda CX-8 has more power at 192 hp versus 148 hp. The Toyota Fortuner has more torque, with 400 Nm against the Mazda’s 258 Nm.