Car Buyer's Guide

Mazda CX-80 vs Subaru BRZ

Mazda CX-80

Mazda CX-80

2.5G PHEV AWD High Plus

Subaru BRZ

Subaru BRZ

Verdict

The BRZ is 19% more powerful, the BRZ is about 16% cheaper, while the CX-80 has a 12% bigger boot. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

What the CX-80 has over the BRZ

Child Safety LockAutonomous Braking SystemLane-keeping AssistCollision WarningRear FoglampsSunroofRear Air-conSun ShadeAuto Start/StopPaddle ShiftAuto WipersElectric Steering AdjustmentParking Sensor FrontHead-up Display

Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.

The CX-80's wheelbase is 545 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The CX-80 is 115 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the CX-80: 258 litres against 226.

CX-80 4,995 × 1,890 × 1,705 mm · wheelbase 3,120 mmBRZ 4,265 × 1,775 × 1,310 mm · wheelbase 2,575 mm
1,7054,995 mmWheelbase 3,120 mm1,3104,265 mmWheelbase 2,575 mm

Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.

Price & overview
PriceRM296,610RM249,245✓
Body typeSUVCoupe
SegmentExecutiveSports Car
AssemblyCBUCBU
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM830RM767✓
Monthly instalment (est.)RM3,030/moRM2,545/mo✓
Insurance / year (est.)RM8,058RM6,827✓
Powertrain
Engine Tech16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing and plug-in hybrid assistance16-valve DOHC, Naturally-aspirated with Direct and Port Injection, Variable Valve Timing
Capacity2,488 cc2,387 cc
Horsepower189 hp at 6,000 rpm234 hp at 7,000 rpm✓
Torque261 Nm at 4,000 rpm✓250 Nm at 3,700 rpm
Cylinder ArrangementInline 4Boxer 4
FuelPetrol Plug-in HybridPetrol
Bore × Stroke89 mm × 100 mm94 mm × 86 mm
Compression Ratio—12.5
Number of Motors1—
Motor Horsepower172 hp—
Motor Torque270 Nm—
Battery Capacity17.8 kWh—
EV Range65 km—
Charging Rate (AC)7.2 kW—
Drivetrain
TransmissionConventional AutomaticManual
Gears86
Transmission Manufacturer—Aisin
DrivelineAll Wheel DriveRear Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h—6.3 seconds
Top Speed—226 km/h
Dimensions
Length4,995 mm4,265 mm
Width1,890 mm1,775 mm
Height1,705 mm1,310 mm
Wheelbase3,120 mm2,575 mm
Weight2,342 kg1,289 kg
Fuel Tank70 litres50 litres
Doors52
Seats64
Boot Space258 litres✓226 litres
Front Tyre235/50R20215/40R18
Rear Tyre235/50R20215/40R18
Spare Tyre—Tyre Repair Kit
Factory TyresGoodyear EfficientGrip Performance SUVMichelin Pilot Sport 4
Wiper Blade (Driver)26 inch22 inch
Wiper Blade (Passenger)16 inch20 inch
Wiper Blade (Rear)12 inch—
Chassis
AssemblyJapan (CBU)Japan (CBU)
Front SuspensionDouble WishbonesMacPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionMulti-linkDouble Wishbones
Front Wheels20" Alloys18" Alloys
Rear Wheels20" Alloys18" Alloys
SteeringRack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Safety
Airbags7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee)7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side and Front Curtain)
ABS/EBD✓✓
Stability Control✓✓
Alarm✓✓
Immobilizer✓✓
Airbag Disable Function✓✓
Child Safety LockManual for rear doors—
Seat Belts6 Three-point4 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System✓✓
ISOFIXAvailable for second row seatsAvailable for Two Rear Passenger Seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYes—
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionNo
Collision Warning✓—
Seatbelt ReminderFor All SeatsFront Seats
Safety Notes—Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Lighting
HeadlampsLED ProjectorLED Projector
TaillampsFull LEDLED Combination
LED Daytime Running Lights✓✓
Rear Foglamps✓—
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators✓✓
Cabin
Front SeatsPowered Front Seats with Heating, Ventilation and Memory FunctionManual Adjustable
Rear SeatsIndividual Captain Seat Middle Row with Heating & Ventilation, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row60:40 Split-folding
Front Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate ControlDual-zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-conSingle-zone Automatic Climate Control—
SunroofPanoramic Sliding Roof—
Power Sockets1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Middle, 2 USB-C Third Row1 Front
Interior LightingMap LightsMap Lights
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row2 Front
Sun ShadeSunroof Shade, Rear Window Shades—
Audio12.3" Infotainment Screen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Bose Sound System8" Touchscreen with Bluetooth, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, 8 Speakers
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinchTwo Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonKeyless Push Button
LocksKeyless OperationKeyless Operation
Auto Start/Stop✓—
Auto Headlamps✓✓
Auto Wipers✓—
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlPassive Cruise Control
Paddle Shift✓—
Steering Audio Control✓✓
Steering Tilt✓✓
Steering Telescopic✓✓
Electric Steering Adjustment✓—
Boot OperationPowered BootRemote Control Activation
Parking Sensor Front4 Sensors—
Parking Sensor Rear4 Sensors4 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, 360-degree MonitorYes
Folding Wing Mirrors✓✓
Bluetooth✓✓
Head-up Display✓—
Hill Start Assist✓✓
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeElectronicHandbrake
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer100,000 km100,000 km
Warranty Manufacturer5 years5 years
Warranty Notes5-year/100,000-km Free Service, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty—

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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.

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