Verdict
The RM105,950 saving makes the Volkswagen Tayron the rational family buy: it seats seven, carries 345 litres behind the third row and incurs RM120 annual road tax. The Mazda CX-80 costs RM296,610, but its 17.8-kWh battery delivers a stated 65 km EV range, and it brings all-wheel drive plus a 3,120-mm wheelbase. It is also the larger car, yet its six-seat layout and 258-litre boot are less useful when every seat is occupied. Choose the Mazda for plug-in capability and a more lavish second row; choose the Tayron for straightforward seven-seat practicality.
CX-80
Pick the Mazda CX-80 if you want 65 km of stated EV range, all-wheel drive and heated, ventilated captain’s chairs in the second row.
Tayron
Pick the Volkswagen Tayron if seven seats, a 345-litre boot and far lower annual road tax matter more than plug-in hybrid capability.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-80 RM296,610; Volkswagen Tayron RM190,660.
- Road tax: Mazda CX-80 RM830 per year; Volkswagen Tayron RM120 per year.
- Seating and boot space: Mazda CX-80 has 6 seats and 258 litres; Volkswagen Tayron has 7 seats and 345 litres.
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-80 measures 3,120 mm; Volkswagen Tayron measures 2,790 mm.
- Electrified hardware: Mazda CX-80 has a 17.8-kWh battery, one 172-hp motor and 65 km EV range; Volkswagen Tayron has no battery capacity, motor output or EV…
- Driveline and wheels: Mazda CX-80 is all-wheel drive on 20-inch alloys; Volkswagen Tayron is front-wheel drive on 18-inch alloys.
CX-80
- 17.8-kWh plug-in hybrid battery with 65 km stated EV range.
- All-wheel drive and a 3,120-mm wheelbase.
- Heated and ventilated second-row captain’s chairs, plus a 12-speaker Bose system.
- Costs RM105,950 more and has RM710 higher annual road tax.
- Six seats and a 258-litre boot trail the Tayron’s seven seats and 345 litres.
Tayron
- Seven seats and a 345-litre boot behind the third row.
- Navigation, auto parking and six front and rear parking sensors.
- Front-seat massage function and Dynamic Chassis Control Pro.
- No stated EV range, battery capacity or motor output versus the CX-80’s 65 km plug-in range.
- Smaller 2,790-mm wheelbase and front-wheel drive only.
- Two-year unlimited-mileage warranty is shorter in time than the CX-80’s five-year/100,000-km cover.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM296,610 | RM190,660✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM830 | RM120✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing and plug-in hybrid assistance | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable intake valve timing with 48-volt MHEV assistance |
| Capacity | 2,488 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 189 hp✓ | 148 hp |
| Torque | 261 Nm✓ | 250 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 89 mm | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 172 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 270 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 17.8 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 65 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7.2 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | — | 7-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) |
| Gears | 8 | 7 |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 9.6 seconds |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,995 mm | 4,792 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,852 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,120 mm | 2,790 mm |
| Weight | 2,342 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 70 litres | 55 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 6 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 258 litres | 345 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R20 | 235/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R20 | 235/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance SUV | Hankook Ventus evoSUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-links |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 18" Napoli Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 18" Napoli Alloys |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Dynamic Chassis Control Pro |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee | Driver and Front Passenger, Front & Rear Side Bags, Curtain Airbags & Front Centre Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 6 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for second row seats | Available on Front Passenger Seat and 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Heating, Ventilation and Memory Function | 12-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Ventilation and Massaging |
| Rear Seats | Individual Captain Seat Middle Row with Heating & Ventilation, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 40:20:40 Split-Folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-Folding 3rd Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sliding Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Middle, 2 USB-C Third Row | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Back Row |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade, Rear Window Shades | Manual Rear Window Blinds |
| Audio | 12.3" Infotainment Screen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Bose Sound System | 12.9" Discover Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 8-speaker Volkswagen Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Monitor | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-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.
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CX-80 vs Tayron FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-80 or Volkswagen Tayron better?
The Tayron is better for seven-seat family use, boot space and low ownership taxes. The CX-80 is better if plug-in hybrid driving, all-wheel drive and second-row captain’s chairs are priorities.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-80 costs RM105,950 more than the Volkswagen Tayron.
Which has the more useful third row and luggage space?
The Volkswagen Tayron is more practical on paper: it has seven seats and a 345-litre boot, against the Mazda CX-80’s six seats and 258 litres.