Mazda CX-80 vs MG Cyberster
Verdict
The RM3,290 gap is tiny, but these two serve very different lives. The Mazda CX-80 is the practical one: six seats, all-wheel drive, a 2.5 litre plug-in hybrid setup, 65 km of EV range and a 70 litre tank for long trips. The MG Cyberster is the indulgence: two seats, rear-wheel drive, a 338 hp motor, 508 km EV range and 0-100 km/h in 5.0 seconds. Boot space is almost level, so the real split is cabin capacity versus electric pace.
Pick the Mazda CX-80 if you need six seats, all-wheel drive and plug-in hybrid flexibility for family use.
Pick the MG Cyberster if you want a two-seat electric convertible with 338 hp, rear-wheel drive and 508 km of range.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-80 RM296,610; MG Cyberster RM299,900
- Seats: Mazda CX-80 6; MG Cyberster 2
- Powertrain: Mazda CX-80 petrol plug-in hybrid with 2,488 cc engine; MG Cyberster electric with single motor
- Power: Mazda CX-80 189 hp; MG Cyberster 338 hp
- EV range: Mazda CX-80 65 km; MG Cyberster 508 km
- Dimensions: Mazda CX-80 4,995 mm long and 1,705 mm tall; MG Cyberster 4,535 mm long and 1,329 mm tall
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 296,610✓ | RM 299,900 |
| Body type | SUV | Convertible |
| Segment | Executive | Sports Car |
| Seats | 6 | 2 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Engine | 2,488 cc | Single motor |
| Power | 189 hp | 338 hp✓ |
| Torque | 261 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | — | 5.0 s |
| Top speed | — | 195 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 17.8 kWh | 77.0 kWh✓ |
| EV range | 65 km | 508 km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,995 mm | 4,535 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,913 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,329 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,120 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Boot space | 258 L✓ | 249 L |
| Fuel tank | 70 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7✓ | 4 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 7✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 830 | RM 395✓ |
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-80
- Six-seat SUV cabin
- All-wheel drive
- 70 litre fuel tank plus 65 km EV range
- Only 189 hp beside the MG's 338 hp
- Shorter EV range than the MG
- Higher annual road tax at RM830
Cyberster
- 338 hp single-motor EV
- 508 km EV range
- Lower annual road tax at RM395
- Only two seats
- Four airbags versus seven in the Mazda
- Rear-wheel drive only
CX-80 vs Cyberster FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-80 or MG Cyberster better?
For family use, the Mazda CX-80 is better because it has six seats, all-wheel drive and a plug-in hybrid powertrain. For performance and EV range, the MG Cyberster is better with 338 hp, 508 km range and 0-100 km/h in 5.0 seconds.
What is the price difference?
The MG Cyberster costs RM299,900, which is RM3,290 more than the Mazda CX-80 at RM296,610.
Which one has more boot space?
The Mazda CX-80 has slightly more boot space at 258 litres, versus 249 litres in the MG Cyberster. The difference is only 9 litres, so cabin layout matters far more here.