Mazda CX-8 2.5 Mid 2WD vs 2.5 High 2WD
Verdict
The Mazda CX-8 2.5 Mid 2WD costs RM165,360, while the Mazda CX-8 2.5 High 2WD is RM171,360. Mechanically, they are the same: 2.5 litre petrol, 192 hp, 258 Nm, front-wheel drive and 7.9 L/100 km. The RM6,000 gap mainly buys auto emergency braking, but the High is a six-seater instead of a seven-seater. For a Malaysian family that actually uses all three rows, the Mid is the more practical buy; for driver-assistance peace of mind, the High has the key extra.
Pick the Mazda CX-8 2.5 Mid 2WD if you need seven seats and do not want to pay RM6,000 more for auto emergency braking.
Pick the Mazda CX-8 2.5 High 2WD if six seats are enough and auto emergency braking matters to you.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-8 2.5 Mid 2WD RM165,360; Mazda CX-8 2.5 High 2WD RM171,360
- Seats: Mazda CX-8 2.5 Mid 2WD 7; Mazda CX-8 2.5 High 2WD 6
- Auto emergency braking: Mazda CX-8 2.5 Mid 2WD not fitted; Mazda CX-8 2.5 High 2WD fitted
- Power: Mazda CX-8 2.5 Mid 2WD 192 hp; Mazda CX-8 2.5 High 2WD 192 hp
- Fuel economy: Mazda CX-8 2.5 Mid 2WD 7.9 L/100 km; Mazda CX-8 2.5 High 2WD 7.9 L/100 km
- Boot space: Mazda CX-8 2.5 Mid 2WD 209 L; Mazda CX-8 2.5 High 2WD 209 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 165,360✓ | RM 171,360 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Seats | 7 | 6 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 2,488 cc | 2,488 cc |
| Power | 192 hp | 192 hp |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.9 L/100km | 7.9 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 | 72 L | 72 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 830 | RM 830 |
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 Mid 2WD
- Seven seats instead of six
- Same 192 hp and 258 Nm as the High
- Same 7.9 L/100 km fuel economy
- No auto emergency braking
- Same 209 litre boot space as the High
- No mechanical advantage over the High
2.5 High 2WD
- Gets auto emergency braking
- Same 2,488 cc petrol engine as the Mid
- Same RM830 annual road tax
- Six seats instead of seven
- Costs RM6,000 more
- No extra power, torque or boot space
2.5 Mid 2WD vs 2.5 High 2WD FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-8 2.5 Mid 2WD or Mazda CX-8 2.5 High 2WD better?
The Mazda CX-8 2.5 High 2WD is better for safety equipment because it gets auto emergency braking. The Mazda CX-8 2.5 Mid 2WD is better for passenger count because it has seven seats.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-8 2.5 High 2WD costs RM6,000 more than the Mazda CX-8 2.5 Mid 2WD.
Do they use the same engine and fuel economy?
Yes. Both use a 2,488 cc petrol engine with 192 hp and 258 Nm, front-wheel drive, a conventional automatic gearbox and claimed fuel economy of 7.9 L/100 km.