Mazda CX-8 2.5 High Plus 2WD vs 2.2D High Plus 2WD
Verdict
The 2.2D High Plus 2WD asks RM26,763 more, and that gap buys diesel efficiency and a huge torque jump, not more space or safety kit: both are 4,900 mm long six-seat, front-drive CX-8s with 209 litres of boot space, six airbags, AEB and a five-year warranty. The petrol has 192 hp against 188 hp, but the diesel’s 450 Nm dwarfs the petrol’s 258 Nm and its 5.7 L/100 km beats 7.9 L/100 km. If you pile on mileage, the diesel makes sense; otherwise the cheaper 2.5 keeps the same cabin package.
Pick the Mazda CX-8 2.5 High Plus 2WD if you want the lower buy-in and can live with 258 Nm and 7.9 L/100 km because the seats, boot, airbags, AEB and warranty match the diesel.
Pick the Mazda CX-8 2.2D High Plus 2WD if your mileage is high enough for 5.7 L/100 km economy, 450 Nm and RM593 road tax to matter more than the premium.
Key differences
- Price: RM186,360 vs RM213,123
- Fuel and engine: petrol 2,488 cc vs diesel 2,191 cc
- Power and torque: 192 hp/258 Nm vs 188 hp/450 Nm
- Fuel economy: 7.9 L/100 km vs 5.7 L/100 km
- Road tax: RM830/year vs RM593/year
- Packaging: 6 seats/209 L boot vs 6 seats/209 L boot
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 186,360✓ | RM 213,123 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Seats | 6 | 6 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel |
| Engine | 2,488 cc | 2,191 cc |
| Power | 192 hp✓ | 188 hp |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 450 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.9 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,900 mm | 4,900 mm |
| Width | 1,840 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,730 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,930 mm | 2,930 mm |
| Boot space | 209 L | 209 L |
| Fuel tank | 74 L | 74 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 830 | RM 593✓ |
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.
2.5 High Plus 2WD
- RM26,763 cheaper to buy
- Slightly higher power at 192 hp
- Same six-seat cabin and 209 L boot
- 258 Nm is far below the diesel’s 450 Nm
- Uses more fuel at 7.9 L/100 km
- Road tax is higher at RM830/year
2.2D High Plus 2WD
- Much stronger 450 Nm torque figure
- Lower 5.7 L/100 km fuel economy
- Lower RM593/year road tax
- Costs RM26,763 more
- Slightly lower power at 188 hp
- No extra seats or boot space
2.5 High Plus 2WD vs 2.2D High Plus 2WD FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-8 2.5 High Plus 2WD or Mazda CX-8 2.2D High Plus 2WD better?
For most buyers, the 2.5 High Plus 2WD is the better buy because it keeps the same six seats, 209 L boot, six airbags, AEB and five-year warranty. Choose the 2.2D only if you want 450 Nm and 5.7 L/100 km.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-8 2.5 High Plus 2WD costs RM186,360, while the Mazda CX-8 2.2D High Plus 2WD costs RM213,123. The diesel is RM26,763 more expensive.
Does the Mazda CX-8 2.2D High Plus 2WD have more space than the 2.5 High Plus 2WD?
No. Both are 4,900 mm long and 1,840 mm wide, with a 2,930 mm wheelbase, six seats and 209 litres of boot space. The diesel’s advantage is torque and fuel economy, not cabin size.